Perník Gingerbread Slice
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5.0
9 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
20 mins
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Cook Time
20 mins
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Total Time
50 mins
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Servings
12 slices
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Calories
401 kcal
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Cuisine
Czech
Perník Gingerbread Slice
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This recipe for Perník, a traditional Bohemian gingerbread infused with classic Czech spices, is baked on a sheet. The spices enrich its flavor, providing a delightful surprise with every bite.
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Ingredients
Gingerbread Slice Batter:
- 2 eggs at room temperature
- 1 ¼ cups granulated sugar
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- ½ Tablespoon baking powder
- 2 Tablespoons dark cocoa powder Dutch type
- ½ cup sunflower oil (or canola)
- 1 ½ cups milk lukewarm
Gingerbread Spice Mix:
- 3 pieces cloves
- 1 teaspoon aniseed
- 2 pieces allspice
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest freshly shredded
- 1 teaspoon orange zest freshly shredded
Miscellaneous:
- 1 cup fruit jam preferably a tangier one; for the decorative grid
- ½ Tablespoon solid fat to grease the baking sheet
- 2 Tablespoons all-purpose flour to dust the baking sheet
Instructions
Preparing gingerbread spice mix:
- Grind 1 teaspoon aniseed, 2 pieces allspice, and 3 pieces cloves using a spice grinder, either electric or manual. Sift the ground mixture through a coarse sieve to eliminate any remaining tough spice residue.
- Add 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon.
- Thoroughly wash the orange and lemon, then finely grate the fresh zest from each citrus. Add 1 teaspoon lemon zest and 1 teaspoon orange zest to the gingerbread mixture and stir well.
Making gingerbread Perník slice:
- Grease a baking dish with ½ Tablespoon solid fat and dust it with 2 Tablespoons all-purpose flour.
- Using an electric hand mixer, beat 2 eggs with 1 ¼ cups granulated sugar until the mixture becomes foamy. Be patient; this process will take about five minutes.
- In a bowl, combine 3 cups all-purpose flour with ½ Tablespoon baking powder and 2 Tablespoons dark cocoa powder.
- Gradually add the flour mixture, 1 ½ cups milk, and ½ cup sunflower oil to the beaten eggs, mixing slowly with an electric mixer. Finally, stir in the gingerbread spice mix.
- Pour the gingerbread batter onto the prepared baking sheet and use a spatula to smooth and level the surface.
- Heat 1 cup fruit jam in a saucepan until it is warm but not hot. If it is too thick, add a tablespoon or two of water and stir until you achieve a semi-liquid consistency. Fill a pastry bag with a ¼ inch (0.5 cm) cut-off tip with the prepared jam mixture. Use the pastry bag to create a diagonal grid pattern across the surface of the pastry.
- Bake the Perník gingerbread cake in the preheated oven 350 °F for 30 minutes.
Notes
- SERVING:
- BAKING DISH:
- SERVING: Allow the gingerbread cake to cool completely, then cut it into slices approximately 3x3 inches (7x7 cm) in size. Serve with a good cup of coffee or tea.
- BAKING DISH: I baked the gingerbread on a 12x14 inch (30x35 cm) baking dish. You can use a slightly larger baking sheet if desired; the gingerbread will be thinner, and you might need more jam for the grid pattern.
- The gingerbread slice will puff up significantly on the baking sheet, but the jam grid will compress the dough, creating an attractive textured effect on the surface.
- Use a more distinctive jam for an enhanced flavor. The jam adds a significant flavor boost to the gingerbread cake. I mixed plum jam with currant jam for a unique taste.
- Warmed jam is easier to pipe. If it's too stiff, thin it with a bit of water while heating. Whisk well to create a smooth, clump-free mixture.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
401kcal
(20%)
Carbohydrates
69g
(23%)
Protein
6g
(12%)
Fat
12g
(18%)
Saturated Fat
2g
(10%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
9g
Trans Fat
0.1g
Cholesterol
31mg
(10%)
Sodium
86mg
(4%)
Potassium
135mg
(4%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
37g
(74%)
Vitamin A
93IU
(2%)
Vitamin C
3mg
(3%)
Calcium
89mg
(9%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 12slices
Amount Per Serving
Calories 401 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 401kcal | 20% |
| Carbohydrates | 69g | 23% |
| Protein | 6g | 12% |
| Fat | 12g | 18% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 9g | 45% |
| Trans Fat | 0.1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 31mg | 10% |
| Sodium | 86mg | 4% |
| Potassium | 135mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 37g | 74% |
| Vitamin A | 93IU | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 3mg | 3% |
| Calcium | 89mg | 9% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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