Sugar Free Gingerbread

Name: Sugar Free Gingerbread
Ingredients: 125 g unsalted butter, softened; 1 medium pear; 2 tablespoons golden syrup; 1 egg, lightly beaten; 1 1/2 cups plain flour; 1/2 cup wheat germ; 1/4 cup self-raising flour; 1 tablespoon ginger; 1 teaspoon bicarbonate of soda

9 ingredients

6 steps

Ingredients

125 g unsalted butter, softened
1 medium pear
2 tablespoons golden syrup
1 egg, lightly beaten
1 1/2 cups plain flour
1/2 cup wheat germ
1/4 cup self-raising flour
1 tablespoon ginger
1 teaspoon bicarbonate of soda

Directions

1

Cut flesh off the pear and microwave for 1 minute. Puree the cooked pear when it has cooled.
2

Cream butter, pear puree and golden syrup in a small bowl for about 2 minutes.
3

Gradually add the egg, beating well after each addition.
4

Sift the dry ingredients into the butter mixture and with a knife until just combined.
5

Combine the dough with well floured hands, knead for two minutes then cover with glad wrap and place in fridge for 15 minutes.
6

Roll out dough so it is 1cm thick, cut out shapes and bake for for 8-10 minutes.