2015-11-28

Ginger Slice


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Ginger Slice
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170g unsalted butter, softened
90g sugar
220g selfrasing flour
2 teaspoons ground ginger

150g butter
130g icing sugar
3 tablespoons golden syrup
4 teaspoons ground ginger
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18cm x 28cm baking tin

Preheat oven to 170°C.

In a medium bowl, mix softened butter and sugar with an electric mixer.

Fold in sifted flour and ginger with a spatula into the butter mixture. Press the dough into the lined baking tin. Rest in refrigerator for 15 minutes.

Bake it for 20 minutes or until golden brown. Press down the base with the spoon.

In a small saucepan, combine all ingredients and stir until the icing sugar has dissolved and well combined. Pour hot icing over the warm base.

Let it cool at room temperature for about 20 minutes before refrigerate  to set. Remove from refrigerator and cut into small pieces.

2015-11-14

Waffles


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Waffles
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1 cup selfrasing flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
25g sugar
1 egg
90g butter, melted
200mls milk

berries, maple syrup, ice cream etc
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Makes approximately 6 waffles (for 2-3 serves)

In a medium bowl, combine flour, baking powder and sugar.
In a small bowl, mix an egg yolk and milk, and add melted butter.
Add the egg mixture into the dry ingredients and stir until just combined.
Beat an egg white until stiff peak form. Fold into the mixture.

Preheat a waffle iron and pour the batter, bake until golden brown.
Serve with berries, syrup and ice cream.