French Food Friday - Black Treacle"!
I needed to make some gingerbread cookies in a hurry but we did not have any black treacle and the shop where we normally get it from did not have any in stock.Thanks to the internet, I found this recipe which turned out well and I am sure it is much cheaper and better for the planet than buying a product made in the UK and transported to France.To make it darker I substituted some of the white sugar for brown sugar. Be very careful when adding the boiling water as it splatters so you must add it slowly!Gingerbread CookiesIngredients1 1/3 cups (302 grams) unsalted butter1 tablespoon ground ginger1 teaspoon cinnamon1/2 teaspoon ground cloves (preferably freshly ground)3 1/2 cups (420 grams) all-purpose flour, plus 1/4 cup (30 grams) as needed1 teaspoon baking soda3/4 teaspoon salt1/2 cup (107 grams) light brown sugar1/2 cup (170 grams) black treacle or molasses1 large eggZest of an orangeDirections1. Brown the butter: Add the butter to a saucepan (preferably a light-colored one, if you?ve got it) and set over medium-high heat. Cook, stirring occasionally, for 6 to 8 minutes, until the foam subsides and you see brown speckles throughout the butter?at this point, it should smell nutty and irresistible. Add the ginger and cloves, stir, and remove from the heat. Transfer to a measuring cup and let cool to room temperature, adding a splash of water after a few minutes ...
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