Gingerbread

Directions

1. 1
   Combine sugar, golden syrup, butter, spices and fresh ginger in a heavy- pan over low heat, and let melt, stirring.
2. 2
   Remove from heat for two minutes, and stir in bicarbonate of soda until light and fluffy.
3. 3
   Sift flour and salt into a large mixing bowl.
4. 4
   Make a well in the centre, add eggs and gradually add the syrup, stirring until all flour is incorporated and you have a dough.
5. 5
   Wrap dough in plastic and chill for an hour.
6. 6
   Heat oven to 350F, and roll out dough thinly on a floured surface.
7. 7
   Cut into shapes, and place on trays lined with baking paper.
8. 8
   Bake for ten minutes.
9. 9
   Remove from oven and let cool for five minutes before removing from tray.
10. 10
    Cool on a wire rack.