Ginger fairings

• butter↗100g g

  diced, plus extra for the baking sheet

• plain flour↗225g g
• baking powder↗2 tsp tsp
• bicarbonate of soda↗2 tsp tsp
• ground ginger↗1 tbsp tbsp
• mixed spice2 tsp tsp
• caster sugar↗100g g
• golden syrup↗4 tbsp tbsp

Step-by-step instructions

1. 1

   Heat oven to 200C/180C fan/gas 6. Lightly butter 2 large baking sheets. Put the flour, ¼ tsp salt, baking powder, bicarb and spices in a food processor. Add the diced butter and whizz until the mixture resembles breadcrumbs. Tip into a bowl and stir in the sugar.

2. 2

   Gently warm the golden syrup in a pan, add to the mixture and stir to form a dough. Roll the dough into 16 walnut-sized balls, then arrange, at least 2cm apart, on the baking sheets. Bake for 8-10 mins until golden. Cool on the trays before transferring to a wire rack.