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Crisp ginger biscuits such as these were usually on sale at Dorset Fairs.
Ingredients
3 oz softened butter
3 oz soft brown sugar
4 tablespoons golden syrup, warmed
6 oz plain flour
1 level teaspoon baking powder
1 level teaspoon bicarbonate of soda
1 rounded teaspoon ground ginger
Method
Set oven to 400F or mark 6.
Cream together the butter and sugar in a bowl and add the golden syrup, flour, and all other dry ingredients.
Mix well to form a firm dough.
Roll out on a highly floured surface, cut out and form into about 30 small balls and place 4 inches apart on greased baking sheets.
Cook for about 10 minutes until golden brown.
Cool slightly before transferring to a wire rack.
Courtesy of the “Favourite Dorset Recipes” compiled by Amanda Persey and published by J. Salmon Ltd.