Latvian Gingerbread Biscuits

Directions

1. 1
   Sift the flour, baking powder, ginger, cinnamon, cayenne and salt into a large mixing bowl.
2. 2
   Add the butter and sugar and rub until the butter is absorbed and the mixture has a sandy texture.
3. 3
   Mix in the syrup and enough of the beaten egg to make a fairly stiff, smooth dough.
4. 4
   Shape the dough into a ball and wrap in cling film.
5. 5
   Place the dough in the fridge to firm up for at least 45 minutes.
6. 6
   Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F and grease a couple of non-stick baking sheets.
7. 7
   Roll out the dough to 3 mm thickness.
8. 8
   Cut the biscuits into your desired shapes and place on the prepared baking sheets.
9. 9
   Bake for 10-12 minutes until golden brown then set aside to cool on the baking sheets.
10. 10
    Decorate the biscuits with piped royal icing.
11. 11
    Store in an airtight container.