Guys, do you know what the special food of Christmas is? Ginger cookies! Yes, ginger cookies is the special dish of Christmas which is made of flour and powdered ginger. Ginger cookies are fragrant with molasses, ginger, cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves. This dish is traditionally eaten at Christmas day, especially in foreign country. In Indonesia, it isn’t common for us. However, my family and I have ever made ginger cookies at Christmas day. Have you ever made this delicious dish? It isn’t difficult to make this special dish. Now, I will explain you about the step to make special ginger cookies with royal icing.
First of all, the ingredients and the utensils must be prepared. You will need 650 grams flour, 100 grams powdered sugar, 75 grams palm sugar, 300 grams unsalted butter, 1 egg, 2 teaspoons powdered ginger, I teaspoon baking soda, ¼ teaspoon spices (cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves), ¼ teaspoon salt, and 2/3 cup (160 ml) molasses. The utensils are oven, electric mixer, bowl, and wax paper.
Okay, let’s star to cooking. First, the flour, salt, baking soda, spices are whisked together in a large bowl with electric mixer or with a hand mixer. They are set aside. Butter, powdered sugar, and palm sugar are whisked until light and fluffy. The egg and molasses are added and beaten together with the butter mixtures. The flour mixtures are added gradually. They are then beaten until blended together. The dough is divided in half. They are wrapped in plastic wrap or wax paper. Then, they are refrigerated for at least two hours or overnight. Next, oven is preheated to 350 degrees F (177 degrees C). The dough is rolled out to a thickness (about ¼ inch). They are then cut into shapes with cookie cutters and placed on baking sheets about 2 inches between each cookie. The cookies are baked for 8 to 12 minutes in the preheated oven. The time of baking is depending on the size of the cookies. Small ones will be taken about 8 minutes, larger cookies will be taken about 12 minutes. They are done when the edges are beginning to brown. Then, the cookies are removed from the oven and placed to a plate.
Ginger cookies are decorated with royal icing. Royal icing is a mixture of powdered sugar, lemon juice, and egg whites. You will need 2 egg whites, 2 teaspoons lemon juice, and 350 grams powdered sugar. First, the egg whites and the lemon juice are beaten with electric mixer. Powdered sugar are added and beaten on low speed until combined and smooth. Food color is added to give color in the royal icing. Finally, the cookies are covered with the royal icing. Ginger cookies with royal icing are ready to served.
Is it easy? You want to try?You can contact me and I will help you.:D
Yes, I wanna try but not to make, just taste it.
BalasHapushhe
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sorry.....Baby Ren.....the Christmas is still far in the front, so I cannot enjoy your lovely fried rice, moreover mine is far more delicious. OK!!!!
BalasHapusHeiiiii Ren, where is your daily activity?????
BalasHapusNow I have a great story for you.
You know what is noodle in Indonesian. Right? I have a great story about that.
One day President Bill Clinton visited Indonesia. While he and one of our president were having a talk in the sitting room, our president`s wife was busy preparing noodle in the kitchen. After it was ready, she went to the sitting room to ask Bill Clinton: "Mr. President, do you like mie (me)?" Firstly Clinton smiled, no answer. So, on top of her voice she asked him , "Mr. Clinton do you like me?" No answer. This time she slowly and more confidently asked again, "Mr. President Clinton, please, do you like me? Still hot". Heheheheeee