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Gingernuts

Ingredients

350g self-raising flour
Pinch of salt

200g caster sugar

1 ½ Tbsp ground ginger
1 tsp baking soda

125g butter

75g golden syrup
1 egg, beaten

1tsp grated orange rind

Directions

Pre-heat oven 160C.

Line 2 baking trays.

Sift together flour, salt, ginger and baking soda into a large mixing bowl. Heat

butter and golden syrup in a microwave bowl and microwave for about 30 sec

bursts till butter is melted. Allow to cool slightly.

Then pour into dry ingredients.

Add the egg and orange rind and mix thoroughly to form a dough. Using hands

carefully shape into 30 even sized ball.

Place the balls well apart to allow for the biscuit to spread, then flatten slightly

with your fingers.

Bake in oven for 15-20 minutes, then carefully transfer to a cake rack to cool.

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