Homemade Gingernut Biscuits

Step 1

Preheat oven to 190ºC (375ºF). Line a baking tray with parchment paper and set aside.

Step 2

In a large mixing bowl, add flour, ginger and allspice. Whisk until well combined.

Step 3

Add cold cubed butter to the four and using your hands, rub the butter into the flour until it reaches the consistency of course bread crumbs or wet sand. Approx. 1 minute. NOTE: Ensure not to over rub your butter otherwise it will begin to melt in warm hands.

Step 4

Add brown sugar and mix until well combined.

Step 5

In a separate small mixing bowl, add egg and lightly whisk. Pour in golden syrup and molasses, mix until well combined with a spatula.

Step 6

Pour into flour butter mixture and using your hands, form mixture into a dough, mixing and lightly kneading.

Step 7

Once a dough has formed, pick up approx. 1 tablespoon of dough and roll into a smooth ball. Place on lined tray and press down with the palm of your hand to flatten out into a round disc.

Step 8

Repeat with remaining dough, leaving about 5cm space between each biscuit to allow for spreading.

Step 9

Bake for 12-15 minutes or until golden around the edges and the biscuits come away easily from the parchment paper.

Step 10

Remove and cool on pan for 3 minutes.

Step 11

Transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

Step 12

Enjoy!