Gingerbread, just the way you like it!

2024. 11. 29.

Tips and tricks to make your gingerbread perfect

The secret to the perfect dough

Making the perfect gingerbread begins with the basics, and proportions are the most important here! Following the recipe exactly will ensure that your dough is soft and crumbly. Do not regret the honey - it gives the depth of flavor and the characteristic softness of the dough. If you follow the proportions exactly, the texture of the gingerbread will be just the way you want it to be.

Resting the dough

After you have mixed the dough, put it in the fridge so that the flavors blend nicely and the dough becomes easy to stretch. This step may seem small, but it actually has a huge impact on the final result.

Baking temperature and timing

Gingerbread can burn easily, so pay attention to the baking temperature and timing. Baking only takes a few minutes! A well-adjusted oven temperature – usually between 160-180 °C – and precise timing guarantee that the gingerbread is crumbly but not too hard.

Decorating tips

Making a classic glaze

If you want a really nice gingerbread, the classic glaze is the best! You can make a simple, yet showy decoration that perfectly emphasizes the shape and patterns of the gingerbread.

You only need a few ingredients to make the perfect glaze: powdered sugar, egg whites and a little lemon juice. Mix them until you get a thick, glossy glaze that is not only delicious, but also looks good on gingerbread. It should be thick enough so that the decoration does not flow, but light enough to work with nicely.

Coloring

If you want a colorful decoration, choose natural dyes for the glaze! For natural coloring of the frosting, you can use beetroot powder, which gives a beautiful pink shade, and turmeric gives a nice yellow tone. If you want green, matcha powder is a great choice, which not only adds color, but also a special taste. These natural ingredients are not only eye-catching, they are also healthier than artificial colors and perfectly match the holiday spirit.

A tip for sure success

Keep the glaze in a cool place and apply a thin layer on the gingerbread.

How do you store gingerbread so that it stays fresh for a long time?

In a box, soft, delicious

In order for gingerbread cookies to retain their freshness and softness for a long time, it is also worth paying attention to storage. Use an airtight metal or plastic container to protect the cookies from drying out. Place a layer of baking paper on the bottom of the box, then layer the gingerbreads gently on top of each other, putting paper between each layer to avoid sticking.

How to refresh hardened gingerbread?

Place the hard cookies in a sealed container with a few slices of apple - the moisture from the apple will help make the gingerbread soft again. Another trick is to reheat them a little in the oven at a low temperature.

Merry Christmas!

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