Modern Orange Gingerbread

Orange Gingerbread Recipe

Ingredients:

1 3/4 cups unsulphured molasses

3/4 cup unsalted butter, softened

3/4 cup packed light brown sugar

2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour

1/2 cup finely chopped preserved orange peel

1 ounce ground ginger

1 teaspoon ground nutmeg

1/2 cup orange juice

1 teaspoon baking soda

1 egg yolk, beaten

1 1/2 tablespoons milk

Instructions:

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

In a large saucepan, combine the molasses, butter, and brown sugar. Heat over low heat, stirring constantly, until melted and smooth.

In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, preserved orange peel, ginger, nutmeg, and baking soda.

Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and mix until just combined.

Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface and roll out to a thickness of about 1/8 inch. Cut the dough into small squares using a cookie cutter or a sharp knife.

Place the squares of dough on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Brush with the beaten egg yolk and milk mixture.

Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the gingerbread is golden brown and cooked through.

Let the gingerbread cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

Tips:

For a chewier gingerbread, reduce the baking time by a few minutes.

For a crispier gingerbread, bake for a few minutes longer.

You can also add other spices to your gingerbread, such as cinnamon, cloves, or allspice.

For a fun and festive twist, decorate your gingerbread with royal icing, fondant, or candy sprinkles.

Metric Ingredients:

430g unsulphured molasses

170g unsalted butter, softened

170g light brown sugar

550g all-purpose flour

125g finely chopped preserved orange peel

30g ground ginger

5g ground nutmeg

125ml orange juice

5g baking soda

1 egg yolk, beaten

20ml milk