Gingerbread Recipe for Gingerbread Houses

Ingredients

• 150g butter
• 1.5 dl dark syrup
• 150g sugar
• 0.25 tsp ground cloves
• 1 tsp ground ginger
• 1 tsp pepper
• 1 tsp ground cinnamon
• 1 egg
• approx. 450g wheat flour

Instructions

1. Melt butter, sugar, and syrup in a pot until the sugar dissolves. Add the spices and stir well.
2. Remove from the heat and let the mixture cool slightly before adding the egg.
3. Gradually sift in the flour until a firm dough forms.
4. Let the dough rest in the fridge for at least half an hour.
5. Roll the dough thinly, about 1 mm, cut out the pieces, and bake at 175°C for about 8 minutes.