Astraea
Number of posts : 2738 Age : 62 Location : Arizona, USA Favorite Quote : Beware the deadly donkey falling from the sky You may choose the way you live, my friend But not the way you die Registration date : 2007-08-11
| Subject: Gingerbread Mix Sat Aug 11, 2012 12:04 am | |
| http://heart-hands-home.blogspot.com/2011/11/gingerbread-mix.htmlGingerbread Mix Another mix recipe for your collection! I found this recipe years ago in an old cookbook and it has been a favorite ever since! Gingerbread Mix 8 C. flour 2 C. sugar 1/4 C. baking powder 1 Tbsp. salt 1 tsp. baking soda 1 tsp. cloves 1 Tbsp. ginger 1 Tbsp. cinnamon 2 C. shortening (I use all natural palm oil) In a large bowl mix together dry ingredients (I like a whisk for this job). Using a pastry blender, cut in the shortening until mixture resembles cornmeal. Store in an airtight container. ~This mix makes a great gift packaged in a cellophane bag. ~To use this for gingerbread house: use the Easy Ginger Cookie recipe below adding 1 C. flour (you will have to use a mixer or your hands to get it mixed). Roll 1/8"-1/4" thick and cut as desired. Bake about 7 minutes, until edges are browned. Cool on wire racks overnight. This makes a very durable gingerbread house! | |
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Astraea
Number of posts : 2738 Age : 62 Location : Arizona, USA Favorite Quote : Beware the deadly donkey falling from the sky You may choose the way you live, my friend But not the way you die Registration date : 2007-08-11
| Subject: Ginger Cookies Sat Aug 11, 2012 12:05 am | |
| Easy Ginger Cookies
3 C. gingerbread mix 1/3 C. molasses 1 egg
Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Combine all ingredients in a bowl, dough will be fairly stiff! Roll dough into 1 inch balls, roll in sugar (or cinnamon/sugar mixture) and place on cookie sheets. Flatten cookies with the bottom of a glass. Bake for 12-15 minutes, until edges are browned.
~I like to pre-portion this mix in ziploc bags, that way I can have cookies ready for the oven in a matter of minutes--perfect for last minute company, to tuck in a gift bag or just to enjoy with your afternoon tea.
~To make rolled gingerbread cookies: add 1/4 C. flour to the Easy Gingerbread Cookie recipe. Roll out on lightly floured surface and cut with desired cutters. Bake 10-12 minutes until edges are browned.
~This mix also makes a yummy gingerbread that I will be sharing in the future along with a lemon sauce recipe! | |
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