Cornish Fairings (Ginger Biscuits)
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Cornish Fairings (Ginger Biscuits)
Description
Cornish Fairings, traditional ginger biscuits, combine flour, baking soda and powder, a blend of strong spices—including a tablespoon of ground ginger—and caster sugar. Melted butter mixed with golden syrup creates a sticky dough that is kneaded to a stiff consistency. The dough is portioned into balls, flattened, and baked at 350°F until they develop a deep golden color, which determines their crunchiness.
The biscuits have a firm, crisp texture with a spicy warmth typical of ginger and other spices. Baking time adjusts the density from slightly chewy to very crunchy. These biscuits keep well in an airtight container, making them suitable for making ahead.
Some recipes include finely chopped candied ginger for enhanced texture and flavor. They are a classic treat with tea or coffee and offer a distinct spiced biscuit experience.
Ingredients
- 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
- mixed spice recommended for the best flavor, homemade
- 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 tablespoon candied ginger optional, finely chopped
- candied ginger homemade
- 1/2 cup butter dairy-free: use all lard, or combination butter and lard
- 6 tablespoons golden syrup
Instructions
- 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: 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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