Ginger biscuits

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% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 170°C/325°F/gas 3.

Step 2

Sift the flour, ground ginger, bicarbonate of soda and sugar into a mixing bowl.

Step 3

Gently melt the butter with the syrup in a pan over a low heat and set aside until barely warm.

Step 4

Pour this mixture into the mixing bowl, add the beaten egg and the stem ginger and mix with a wooden spoon.

Step 5

When thoroughly combined, roll the mixture into 24 walnut-sized balls, using your hands.

Step 6

Arrange on the prepared baking trays, spacing them well apart to allow for spreading. Bake in the preheated oven for 15 to 20 minutes, until a good golden brown. Keep an eye on them and, if necessary,

Step 7

turn the trays around halfway through the cooking period so that the biscuits brown evenly. Leave the biscuits to cool on the trays for a couple of minutes, then transfer to a wire rack and leave to cool completely.

Step 8

Store in an airtight container.