Gingernut Biscuits
Classic homemade Gingernuts with a crisp, crunchy texture and a warming ginger kick. Made with simple ingredients and minimal fuss, these old-fashioned ginger biscuits are perfect for baking at home and ideal for dunking in a cup of tea.
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Servings: 16
INGREDIENTS
- 85 g Butter or Block Margarine
- 115 g
Golden Syrup (Substitutions) - 225 g Self-raising Flour
- 2 tsp Ground Ginger
- 115 g Caster Sugar (Superfine Sugar)
EQUIPMENT
- Small Saucepan
INSTRUCTIONS
- Preheat your oven to 180°c (160°c for fan-assisted ovens, Gas Mark 4 or 350°F) and line a couple of baking sheets with greaseproof paper. Set aside.
- Add the butter/margarine and golden syrup to a small pan and heat over a low-medium heat, until warm and melted.
- In a large bowl, mix together the flour, ground ginger and sugar before adding the melted butter/margarine and syrup. Mix well to create a soft, smooth dough.
- Roll the dough into balls (about 1 tbsp of dough per ball) and place onto your pre-lined baking sheets, with a reasonable amount of space between them - they do spread whilst baking.
- Bake in your pre-heated oven for 12-15 minutes until the edges are golden and the tops have a cracked appearance. They may have risen a little in the oven but they will flatten down again while they cool.
- Once cool enough to touch, transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
IMPORTANT NOTE:
All my recipes are developed using a digital scale and the metric system (grams and millilitres). Cup measurements are available as a conversion but these, unfortunately, won't always be as accurate. For best results, I always recommend baking with a digital scale.
NOTES:
Storage
- Store cooled Gingernuts in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days. The texture will change as time passes (as biscuits do), but they will still taste delicious.
Substitutions & Variations
- Butter or Margarine: Use block margarine or butter for best results. Soft spreads can affect the texture and cause excess spreading.
- Golden Syrup: If you can’t get your hands on Golden Syrup where you are in the world, have a look at my Golden Syrup substitutions instead.
- Ginger: The amount of ground ginger gives a warming kick without being overpowering. Increase slightly if you prefer a stronger ginger flavour.
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