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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!
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
24 mins
Servings: 12
Calories: 204 kcal
Course:
Dessert
Cuisine:
British
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
- 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
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.
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Nutrition Information
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
% 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.