Cornish Fairings (Ginger Biscuits)

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  • Prep Time

    10 mins

  • Cook Time

    10 mins

  • Total Time

    24 mins

  • Servings

    12

  • Calories

    204 kcal

  • Course

    Dessert

  • Cuisine

    British

Cornish Fairings (Ginger Biscuits)

A centuries old cherished Cornish treat, these traditional Cornish Fairings are packed with flavor and are wonderfully crunchy, making them oh so perfect for dunking!

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Ingredients

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  • 1 2/3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup caster sugar , or regular granulated sugar
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
  • 1 tablespoon ground ginger (yes, that's tablespoon, don't shy away!)
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon mixed spice
  • homemade mixed spice (recommended for the best flavor)
  • 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1 tablespoon finely chopped candied ginger (optional)
  • homemade candied ginger
  • 1/2 cup butter or combination butter and lard (dairy-free: use all lard)
  • 6 tablespoons golden syrup
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Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350 F/175 C. Place all the dry ingredients in a large mixing bowl and stir to combine.Place the golden syrup and butter in a small saucepan andheat over medium heat until the butter is melted.Pour the golden syrup/butter mixture into the dry mixture. Stir to combine and then knead with your hands to form a stiff dough.Roll the dough into 1-inch balls, place each ball on the palm of your hand and press down to flatten them.Place the flattened dough balls onto a lined baking sheet. Bake on the middle rack for 11-14 minutes or until they're a deep golden brown. Note, the longer they bake the crunchier they'll be, so base the length of baking time on your texture preference.Let the ginger fairings sit on the baking sheet for about 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely. Store the biscuits in an airtight container at room temperature where they will keep for a several days.Makes about two dozen Cornish Fairings.

Nutrition Information

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Serving 2biscuits Calories 204kcal (10%) Carbohydrates 32g (11%) Protein 2g (4%) Fat 8g (12%) Saturated Fat 5g (25%) Polyunsaturated Fat 0.4g Monounsaturated Fat 2g Trans Fat 0.3g Cholesterol 20mg (7%) Sodium 247mg (10%) Potassium 79mg (2%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 18g (36%) Vitamin A 238IU (5%) Vitamin C 0.1mg (0%) Calcium 31mg (3%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 12Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 204 kcal

% Daily Value*

Serving 2biscuits
Calories 204kcal 10%
Carbohydrates 32g 11%
Protein 2g 4%
Fat 8g 12%
Saturated Fat 5g 25%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.4g 2%
Monounsaturated Fat 2g 10%
Trans Fat 0.3g 15%
Cholesterol 20mg 7%
Sodium 247mg 10%
Potassium 79mg 2%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 18g 36%
Vitamin A 238IU 5%
Vitamin C 0.1mg 0%
Calcium 31mg 3%
Iron 1mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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