Fruit-laden British favourites such as Christmas pudding, Christmas cake and mince pies still sweeten our festive season, but these traditional favourites often share the table with Italian panettone, a classic pavlova, a pile of sweet mangoes and a bowl of juicy cherries.
The gingerbread house is one of our favourite festive foods, and while it may seem incongruous, we say if ever there’s a reason to abandon logic and embrace whimsy and the child within, Christmas time is it.
The spiciness of gingerbread is very much a matter of taste – ours sits somewhere in between; adjust the spice levels to suit your palate.
Ingredients
Method
1.Process half of each of the flour, sugars, baking powder and spices in a food processor to combine well. Add half the butter, process to combine, then add half the golden syrup and 1 egg and process until mixture comes together (3-4 minutes). Turn onto a work surface, knead until mixture comes together, wrap in plastic wrap and repeat with remaining ingredients. Refrigerate to rest for at least 1 hour.
