Yield: 1 batch
Measure | Ingredient |
---|---|
2 ounces | Golden syrup |
2 ounces | Butter |
2 ounces | Flour |
2 ounces | Caster sugar |
½ teaspoon | Brandy |
½ teaspoon | Ground ginger |
Set oven to 450øF or Mark 8. Grease baking sheets. Melt the butter, syrup and sugar together in a saucepan over a very gentle heat. Stir in the flour, ground ginger and the brandy. Beat tagether for about 5 minutes. Drop small teaspoonsful on to the baking sheet, spaced well apart. Bake For 5 minutes until pale golden brown in colour. Roll immediately, while still hot, around the greased handle of a large wooden spoon. Set aside to cool. These are delicious filled with freshly whipped cream.
** Scottish Tea-Time Recipes -- Johanna Mathie ** ** ISBN = 1 898435 18 9 ** Posted by The WEE Scot -- Paul MacGregor Submitted By PAUL MACGREGOR On 07-13-95