We are now in the thick of the holiday season, and preparing a Christmas menu is on the minds of all chefs, restaurateurs and confectioners. Today, for your professional iKORE oven, we present you a recipe for Christmas cookies that are popular the world over. You’re sure to win over your customers with them.
What do you need in order to make cinnamon gingerbread cookies for two?
- 260 g wheat flour
- 100 g brown sugar
- 1 egg
- 150 g butter
- 5 g baking soda
- 3 g ginger powder
- 3 g cinnamon powder
- 2 g salt
Follow these steps to make the cookies:
- In a bowl, mix the sieved flour, brown sugar, baking soda, cinnamon, ginger and a pinch of salt.
- Beat the egg and add it to the mixture.
- Then add the softened butter and mix to form a consistent dough.
- Knead with the hands.
- Make a ball with the dough, cover with cling film and allow to rest in the refrigerator for 1 hour.
- Sprinkle some flour on a smooth surface and place the dough on top.
- Roll with a rolling pin to half a centimetre thick.
- Cut the dough with festive cutters and place onto a tray lined with baking paper.
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Once removed from the oven and cooled, all you have to do is decorate your cookies to delight your guests!
Origin of gingerbread cookies
Gingerbread cookies have a long and well-documented history. They are believed to have originated in ancient China, where ginger has been used for centuries as a spice and medicine. The Romans also used ginger as a spice and are believed to have brought the plant to Europe in the first century AD. Once there, ginger became a popular ingredient in sweets and cakes, and, in time, gingerbread cookies became a common treat in many countries of the old continent.
In fact, gingerbread cookies became very popular in England during the Middle Ages, and it is believed that they were brought to America by English settlers in the 17th century. In the United States, gingerbread cookies were widely eaten during the Victorian era and became a traditional Christmas treat that continues to this day. You’ll find many different Christmas figures and decorations, including gingerbread and sugar houses.
Enjoyed around the world
In Europe, gingerbread cookies are a very common sweet in many countries, such as Germany, where they are known as “Lebkuchen” and are eaten as a Christmas dessert. They are also popular in countries such as Denmark, where these Christmas cookies are known as “pebernødder” and are also served during this season; and in Holland, where they are known as “pepernoten” and are eaten during the celebration of the Day of the Dead called “Sinterklaasavond“.
In the United States, gingerbread cookies are a traditional Christmas dessert and are eaten in large numbers during the holidays. They are also very popular in other parts of the Americas, such as Canada and some Latin American countries. In Asia, ginger is a widely used ingredient in many foods and beverages, and gingerbread cookies are also very popular in some Asian countries.
In short, cinnamon gingerbread cookies are a popular treat in many countries around the world and are enjoyed year-round, although they are especially popular during the holiday season. Their unique flavour and ginger aroma make them a beloved treat of many people around the world.
Hansel and Gretel and gingerbread cookies
When it comes to gingerbread cookies, who doesn’t get a warm little glow remembering the tale of Hansel and Gretel? Hansel and Gretel is a German fairy tale written by the Brothers Grimm in the 19th century. It’s about two siblings who are abandoned in the woods by their parents and who, by following a beautiful white bird, arrive at a house made out of gingerbread and candy. The house is lived in by an evil witch who traps Hansel and Gretel and locks them in a cage to eat them. However, the children manage to escape and kill the witch with the help of a piece of ginger they find in the house.
The story of Hansel and Gretel is one of the most well-known and beloved of the Brothers Grimm and has been adapted into various forms, such as plays, films and television series. The gingerbread house is an iconic image of the story and has been depicted in many ways over the years, from candy and cakes to paper figures and models.
Indeed, the recipe for cinnamon gingerbread cookies has been a classic of the Christmas season for many years, and today we can find it in many food shops, pastry shops, bakeries, bars and restaurants. No one wants to be outdone at this time of year, so getting the ingredients together to make this recipe is an incentive for many restaurateurs who want to add a more Christmassy touch to their menu.
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