Image from https://static-secure.guim.co.uk/sys-images/Media/Pix/pictures/2014/1/9/1389260679206/Downton-Abbey-014.jpgThe third episode of Downton Abbey this season left me a little, well, flat. Anna's agony continued quietly. The storyline for Lady Edith and Rose were just starting to do something, and Lady Mary was had to endure some awkward moments. I am still smiling about Mrs. Hughes' moment in the sun... and soo hope she and Mr. Carson hit it off romantically. Wouldn't that be just wonderful?
Okay, onto food. Since last week's Downton viewing recipe was more elaborate, I wanted go a little more low-key this Sunday. I found this recipe for gingernuts, an English ginger snap cookie that is perfection with tea. Harboring a deep seated love for all things gingerbread, I had to give it a go.
Gingernuts
Ingredients:
2/3 cup brown sugar
1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
1/2 cup fine sugar
1 Tbsp molasses
1/2 cup golden syrup (I got mine at Cost Plus World Market)
2 cups flour
2 tsp ground ginger
1/2 tsp allspice
1/2 tsp ground coriander
2 tsp baking powder
3/4 tsp baking soda
Directions:
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Use a baking stone or line a large baking sheet with parchment paper or a Silpat. Place the brown sugar in a small bowl and set aside.
Cream the butter and fine sugar until light.
Add the molasses and golden syrup. Continue beating the mixture until well incorporated. Aren't the colors stunning?
In another bowl, sift together the flour, ginger, allspice, coriander, baking powder, and baking soda. The scent is intoxicating!
Add the dry ingredients to the butter-sugar mixture to form a soft dough.
Form dough into walnut-sized balls. Roll the balls in brown sugar.
Place 2-inches apart on the baking sheet. Press down gently to flatten slightly.
Bake 5 minutes at 350 degrees F, then reduce heat to 325 degrees F and bake another 10-15 minutes. The cookies are done when they have cracked, are slightly firm to the touch and golden brown all over.
Cool on the sheet for few minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely. Store in an air tight container. Makes 2 1/2 dozen.
This spicy cookie has a crunchy outside, a soft inside, and is absolutely delicious with tea and a little Downton drama. While the cast attire was stunning yet again, I am just in agony for Mr. Bates and Anna. Let's hope she is on her way toward healing and he doesn't murder Mr. Green. I am excited to see how Mary handles this new guy... and what was the deal was with Edith and the doctor's office? Until next week!!
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