adfree-recipe

We use cookies

We use cookies to ensure you get the best experience on our website. For more information on how we use cookies, please see our cookie policy.

By clicking "Accept", you agree to our use of cookies.
Our cookie policy.

Aussie summer gingerbread recipe
0 Likes
Prep Time:
140 minutes
Cook Time:
30 minutes
Total Time:
170 minutes
A festive Aussie twist on classic gingerbread for a charming summer treat.
Ingredients:
  • 50g butter, chopped
  • 100g (1/2 cup) brown sugar
  • 125ml (1/2 cup) honey
  • 1 egg, lightly whisked
  • 300g (2 cups) plain flour
  • 75g (1/2 cup) self-raising flour
  • 5.00 gm ground cinnamon
  • 5.00 gm ground ginger
  • 1 tsp ground cloves
  • 1.25 gm bicarbonate of soda
  • 2 x 330g packets Dr. Oetker Royal Icing
  • Food colourings of your choice, to tint icing
Instructions:
  • In a small saucepan, gently melt the butter with sugar and honey over low heat. Allow the mixture to cool. In a bowl, combine the cooled butter mixture with the egg. Stir in the flours, cinnamon, ginger, cloves, and bicarbonate of soda.
  • Transfer the dough to a lightly floured surface and knead until smooth. Shape the dough into 2 discs, then wrap them in plastic wrap. Chill in the refrigerator for 1 hour to allow the dough to rest.
  • Roll out one portion of the dough on a large sheet of baking paper, lightly dusted with flour, until it is 4-5mm thick. Preheat the oven to 180C/160C fan forced.
  • Cut out shapes using a 7cm gingerbread man cutter and a 5.5cm round cutter. Place the shapes on baking trays lined with baking paper and chill in the fridge for 15 minutes.
  • Utilize any remaining dough scraps. Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until achieving a light golden hue. Allow to cool for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
  • Prepare royal icing according to packet instructions. Separate into bowls and dye each one any color you desire, reserving one bowl in its pristine white state.
  • Transfer the icing into piping bags with 2mm round nozzles. Use them to create white outlines on the discs and outline and add faces to the gingerbread people.
  • Use colored icing to dress the gingerbread and add dot decorations for details. Create beach balls using icing discs. Let sit for 15 minutes to set.

Similar Recipes