Gingerbread Blokes
This is a nice family favorite handed down from the 40s i found this recipe in an old book i bought and it was dated 14-4-40, i have tried this over and over again and it remains a great hit at parties.
Steps
Heat oven to gas mark 3.
Place flour , salt and ginger in a suitable mixing bowl.
Warm sugar , fat and syrup together and add to the dry ingredients , mix well.
Add milk and mix to a firm consistency , knead lightly with hands.
Roll out and cut out with a ginger bread man cutter.
Place on a greased ! baking tray.
Mark the eyes with currants and put some down the body to pose as buttons.
Bake for 10-15 minutes.
Ingredients
self raising flour, salt, ground ginger, caster sugar, margarine, golden syrup, milk, currants, glace cherries