OUMA SARAH’S GINGER BISCUITS

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INGREDIENTS

Golden syrup 500 g
Rama margarine 500 g
Sugar 500 g
Self-raising flour 1 kg
Ginger powder 6 g
Bicarbonate of soda 7 g

METHOD

  1. Preheat the oven to 180°C.
  2. Cream the margarine and sugar.
  3. Add the syrup to the margarine and sugar while mixing.
  4. Add the flour, ginger and bicarbonate of soda while mixing into a soft dough.
  5. Make small balls and place them on a baking tray.
  6. Bake for 12 to 15 minutes in the preheated oven.

YIELD ± 80 BISCUITS
PREPARATION TIME 15 MINUTES
TOTAL TIME 1 HOUR 15 MINUTES

HISTORY OF MY DISH

My mother (Sarah van Wyk) was a lecturer at the University of Pretoria for many years. She enjoyed baking and cooking for family and friends. She used to bake the ginger biscuits for her children and family regularly. This recipe was so part of her that when she passed away, her granddaughters decided to bake ginger biscuits for those who attended her funeral.
Each guest got a ginger biscuit neatly packed in a small parcel. This recipe, therefore, especially reminds me of my mother.

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