Today, I’ll show you my favorite recipe for gingerbread cookies for painting with glaze, which turn out very tasty, aromatic, and at the same time easy to prepare. For it you can use your favorite spices: ginger, cinnamon, nutmeg, cardamom, cloves, and you can also add citrus zest to it. I will show basic recipe, which in my opinion is the simplest and at the same time successful and tasty. You can make both cookies and gingerbreads from it, simply by changing the dimensions of the product and their thickness. If you do painted gingerbread to order, then this recipe will be truly optimal for you, as it was for me, although I have already tried quite a few options.
Gingerbread self made- This is a beautiful and cute gift that is nice to receive at any age. And what is not unimportant is that they can be easily made with your own hands. If your child loves some cartoon, then he will definitely be happy with gingerbread cookies with the characters of this cartoon. Even if you don’t have special molds for squeezing them out of the dough, this is not a problem, since I will show you a way to do everything without them. I made these gingerbread cookies for my child in kindergarten for the autumn fair, but I use the same recipe to make them to order, so I’ll be happy to share them with you various subtleties this matter.
These honey gingerbread with glaze they remain soft even after a few days, and in the package they can be stored for about a month. I know that there are people who keep them for more than a year, simply because it’s a shame to eat such beauty. But still, I advise you to store them for a short time, and then still enjoy them with tea or coffee.
I'll also show you perfect recipe colored glaze for gingerbread from powdered sugar and protein, which can be made in different consistencies, both contour and aspic, and I will also show you in practice how to regulate the thickness. With the help of different food colors, it is so easy and simple to make it colorful. And to decorate them even more beautifully, I advise you to make them. Therefore, I advise you to bake these gingerbread cookies with icing, step by step recipe which I took with detailed photos to make it easier to repeat everything.
Ingredients:
- Wheat flour – 280 g
- Butter – 100 g
- Sugar – 100 g
- Chicken egg – 1 pc.
- Honey – 2 tbsp
- Soda – 0.5 tsp
- Ground ginger – 1 tsp
- Cinnamon – 1 tsp
- Nutmeg - a pinch
Glaze:
- Egg white – 1 pc.
- Powdered sugar – 180 g
- Starch – 0.5 tsp
- Lemon juice – 0.5 tsp
Additionally:
- Colored sugar
- Confectionery sprinkles
How to bake gingerbread at home
The recipe for gingerbread at home is not complicated, the main thing is to follow the sequence of actions and everything will turn out perfect, as in the photo. The butter must first be removed from the refrigerator so that it becomes room temperature. Then I sift the flour and add soda, cinnamon, ginger and nutmeg.
Next, use a whisk or spatula to mix everything until smooth. To give the baked goods a darker color, I recommend adding another teaspoon of cocoa powder.
Pour sugar into a mixer bowl and add softened butter. First I just mix them, and then I start whisking for about 2 minutes until the mass becomes a little lighter.
Add 1 egg to the fluffy mass and continue beating everything. This will take another 2 - 3 minutes. Next, add honey and stir well.
Then I begin to add flour with spices, you can do this by adding 1 - 2 tbsp and stirring, or add half of it at a time required quantity and stir.
The dough will still be sticky, so I put it on a surface sprinkled with flour that is still left and continue to knead it.
It is very important not to fill it with flour so that the products remain soft for a long time and did not become stale. after you have entered everything required amount, the dough will still be soft and may even be a little sticky. The maximum amount of flour added is 300 grams, the minimum is 250 grams.
After kneading, I transfer it to a bag or wrap it cling film and put it in the refrigerator for a couple of hours, or better yet overnight, so that it ripens well. After refrigeration, it will be more solid and very easy to work with.
Now I prepare the molds, and if you don’t have the ones you need, you can easily make them by drawing a design on a piece of paper and cutting it out. Thanks to these preparations I will do necessary drawings. I have these gingerbread cookies Maple Leaf, carrots, mushrooms and pumpkin, on an autumn theme. I also make them in the form of ice cream and cakes.
I sprinkle the work surface with flour and place a piece of dough on it, which has become very dense and no longer sticks.
As I showed earlier, you need either two planks of the same width or two books of the same thickness in order to roll out the dough in an even layer. To do this, I put them on both sides of it and start rolling out. During the process, it is better to sprinkle the surface with flour a couple of times so that our products do not stick in the future.
As a result, the result was an even layer on all sides. Next, I attach paper blanks to it, at a short distance from each other, to make it easier to cut them out.
I also dust the knife with flour and carefully cut the dough around the molds, obtaining the necessary shapes.
I cover the baking sheet with parchment or you can bake on a film from a baking sleeve. Some people like it better silicone mat for this, so you choose the method that you prefer. And I transfer the figures to a baking sheet, but very carefully so as not to deform them. They should be a short distance from each other.
Then I bake them in the oven at 180 degrees for 6 - 7 minutes, until lightly golden. It is important not to dry them out, otherwise they will become crispy. Immediately after that, I take them out of the oven and transfer them to a flat surface to cool.
Now I’ll show you how to properly make sugar icing for gingerbread cookies at home. To do this, I drive one into a bowl egg white and add powdered sugar and starch. I mix them with a whisk, and then begin to beat. First I beat everything for a couple of minutes, then add more lemon juice and continue to beat the same amount. The result is a very white and airy glaze, with a slightly thick consistency, which is more suitable for contours and small drawings.
Next, I divide the glaze into as many parts as the number of colors needed for the design. And I add to it food colorings, it can be either liquid or dry. And I transfer the glaze that is not needed yet into Plastic container or a jar and close the lid. It can be stored for several days this way, but only in the refrigerator.
I make the glaze the same consistency, adding a couple of drops of water to it and mixing until I get the desired result. This glaze is considered medium, because it is neither thick nor runny.
Now I'm transferring it to pastry bag and I tie it, and on the other side I cut off a small hole, with which I will draw. You can also use special attachments. To make a drawing, I carefully mark with a needle all the lines of the drawing on the gingerbread, that is, the contours. To do this, I apply the leaf to the product and pierce the contours with a needle. First, I draw the outline of the desired part with glaze, and then fill in the middle.
Please note that two adjacent parts cannot be filled in at the same time; first the first part must dry for at least 15 minutes, and then paint the second. As you can see, the master class (MK) on painting gingerbread cookies with glaze is for beginners, as there is nothing complicated about it. To ensure that the pattern lies evenly, simply shake the gingerbread cookies from side to side with sharp movements. Don't forget to help yourself with a toothpick when leveling the pattern.
When the bottom drawing has dried for at least an hour, you can draw the top lines, which are already done more thick glaze. If you plan to decorate these lines with colored sugar, then you need to sprinkle them with it immediately, when all the contours are still wet and the sugar sticks.
I draw the rest using the same principle. Now you also know how to make gingerbread with icing at home so that it turns out both tasty and beautiful. I drew dots on the mushrooms while they were wet, that is, I filled the red cap of the mushroom and immediately put white dots, then they would be evenly distributed. I decorated cakes and ice cream confectionery sprinkles, it must also be poured onto the wet glaze so that it sticks. Now I leave them to dry completely, this will take about 6 hours.
Like this great recipe I made some gingerbread for painting with icing. This is my autumn mood, I advise you to do such an exciting activity. You can also call the kids for help, believe me, they definitely won’t refuse to draw their own masterpiece. Good luck in the kitchen!
I have long understood and loved custard gingerbreads; I bake them most often, but I couldn’t pass by the recipe that a girl from Lugansk kindly shared with me. These gingerbread cookies are prepared in a cold way. Simple and tasty, and most importantly, painted gingerbread cookies can be used as toppers for decorating cakes. They do not crumble and if you insert a toothpick into them, it holds perfectly and the gingerbread cookies do not break.
Let's prepare the food.
Mix all the dry ingredients for the dough (). Let’s not be lazy and sift through them.
The oil should be warm. If you prepare gingerbread in the morning, place the butter on the kitchen table in the evening before going to bed. Add sugar to the butter.
We will rub the butter and sugar with a spatula; I will use a special attachment on a kitchen machine, which will cope with this task much better than me. Add honey and egg.
Combine the dry ingredients with the oil mixture. The dough should be soft, but not stick to your hands. Ready dough Wrap in film and place in the refrigerator for a day. The dough can be frozen and used as needed.
Let's choose molds for our gingerbread cookies.
Roll out the dough and cut out the gingerbread cookies. Place on baking paper and bake at 180 degrees for 10-15 minutes. Baking time depends on your oven.
Cool the finished gingerbreads.
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Gingerbread cookies are ready for painting. I showed in detail how to make glaze for painting.
Let's decorate the gingerbread cookies to your taste.
For example, it seems like it’s time to put up a Christmas tree...
A master class on painting gingerbread cookies is a universal element of the program for various events. Children and adults get down to business with equal enthusiasm, it’s all very beautiful and fragrant, and you want to please your loved ones and friends with the result.
After attending an entertaining master class, many people develop a new hobby and begin baking and painting gingerbread cookies as a New Year, Christmas or Easter gift. And for Valentine's Day Gingerbread Cookie- not a faceless valentine, but a real declaration of love.
Another important plus is that gingerbread can be stored for a very long time without losing its taste.
Who is this master class for?
We collect tips and ideas for children's party organizers who are looking to expand their program portfolio. Painting gingerbread cookies is a very popular master class. It is often ordered for kindergartens, schools, children's clubs, and play areas. shopping centers, just for a home children's or family holiday.
Gingerbread cookies are sold ready-made. And the icing too. These tips are suitable for those who have a desire to do everything themselves. This is a recipe for growth simple technique paintings, important tips and recommendations.
The master class is conducted by Helga Masterovaya:
Let's start with the recipe gingerbread.
I selected one of the simplest from many options. But at the same time, the gingerbread cookies according to this recipe are soft and tasty, and during the cooking process they do not bubble or spread.
Required ingredients:
3. Vegetable oil
4. Powdered sugar
from 250g to 300g
0.5 coffee spoon
7. Spices: cinnamon, ginger, cloves, cardamom, nutmeg, coriander, anise, star anise, black pepper (cinnamon and ginger are the basic ingredients, add other spices according to your taste preferences
0.5 tablespoon
On a note: best dough only the best will come out and fresh products without replacing ingredients.
Inventory:
- mixer or whisk;
- 2 bowls;
- rolling pin;
- baking tray;
- cookie cutters;
Also prepare baking paper and plastic bag.
Make the dough and bake
Mix honey, egg, butter and powdered sugar.
In another bowl, mix flour, soda, and spices. Sift everything together.
Pour the dry mixture into the butter mixture in portions. Knead into a soft and sticky dough.
Roll into a ball, wrap in cling film (or a plastic bag) and put in the refrigerator for a day.
Sprinkle the table with flour and roll out a layer of 4-5 mm. The dough is very delicate, so it is possible to roll it out immediately. baking paper to make it easier to transfer to a baking sheet. I rolled it out on the table and then transferred each gingerbread to a baking sheet.
Using molds, cut out figures from the dough and carefully place them on a baking sheet with paper. Place the gingerbread cookies at a distance of approximately 1.5 centimeters from each other. Collect the dough scraps, cool, roll out again and cut out the gingerbread cookies.
If you don’t have the necessary molds, you can always use a regular paper template and cut the dough along the contour with a knife.
Bake at 190 degrees until golden color approximately 8-10 minutes. Cooking time depends on your oven. In my gas oven The gingerbreads took 12 minutes to reach a golden color.
If you are not going to paint the gingerbread cookies and want to get a shiny surface, then two minutes before they are ready, take them out, brush with yolk diluted with water, and bake until browned.
For reference: from this amount of dough I got 5 gingerbread cookies with a diameter of 10 centimeters, 11 - 8 centimeters, 3 - 6 centimeters, 7 - 5 centimeters.
On a note: ready-made gingerbread must rest for a day before you paint them. It is better to store gingerbread cookies in a tin or cardboard box, away from light.
And for clarity, I present to your attention this video, from which you will learn another recipe and some secrets for making gingerbread.
Gingerbread painting
But that is not all. remember, that best taste gingerbread can only be made in combination with icing. The essence of entertaining master classes at holidays lies precisely in decorating finished figurines, so everything described above can be considered preparatory stage for the presenter.
To boost my creativity, I look at examples of simple paintings on the Internet. For children's master classes, I selected simple, effective drawings.
What is necessary
- glaze()
- food coloring (if necessary)
- a cornet or you can use a plastic zip bag, or take a new file and cut off a very small corner. I had disposable piping bags, so I used those. You can see how to make a cornet in this video. Everything is simple and accessible.
For painting we will need two types of glaze: contour and filling (see recipe for making glaze).
We start painting gingerbread with an outline. We try to draw the contour line without separation. If you can’t draw the outline in one line, then you can stop in the corners. Small flaws can be corrected with a toothpick. If something goes wrong, you can remove it completely.
So, the outline is drawn. Let it dry for 5-10 minutes.
If according to the sketch you need colored glaze, then it’s time to add coloring to the glaze. Very carefully on the tip of the toothpick. Keep in mind that the color of the glaze will become brighter and more saturated as it dries.
Now let's do the filling. Apply filling glaze. Use a toothpick to evenly distribute it over the surface of the gingerbread in a circular motion. For a more even layer, you can shake the gingerbread from side to side, only very carefully.
Mix all the ingredients of the “hot mixture” in a saucepan and bring to a boil in a container of at least 2 liters. Remove from heat, add butter room temperature and baking soda (baking powder) and mix everything quickly. At this moment the soda enters chemical reaction and the first Christmas magic will happen. You will see thick, aromatic foam rise. I recommend pouring the entire mixture into the mixer bowl if you have a metal one and leaving to cool. If the bowl is plastic, then I recommend waiting until the temperature is tolerable and beat the egg into the mixture, then the flour.
It took me a lot more flour than what was written in the recipe; I admit that my spoons of candied honey were more than I had to melt, which is why it took me a lot more flour. There should always be as much flour as the dough takes; you shouldn’t pour in all the flour at once if you feel it’s enough; the amount of dough in recipes is always approximate; the dough shouldn’t turn out too stiff. The consistency of the dough should be dense and not stick to your hands and feel like leather. If it doesn’t stick and is pliable like soft plasticine, then it’s ready. We form two balls and press them with the palm of our hand to the table to make flat cakes. This dough will be easier to roll out later. Be sure to put the dough in a bag or wrap it in cling film and put it in the refrigerator overnight (this is an important detail).
The dough should be in the cold for at least 3 hours (note, the longer the dough sits, the better it is, I prepare the dough a week in advance), so that the butter and honey set well and the flour opens.
Preheat the oven to 180 degrees.
Roll out the layer 0.5 cm thick, evenly distributing the dough so that there are no thickenings in the middle and thin edges. While rolling, the dough can be turned over twice, so it is easier to understand whether it is worth folding the thin edges to level the layer. There are special rolling pins with limiters, but in the absence of them we make them as I write. Another recommendation: if you have parchment, it is better to roll it out on it, it will be easier to turn over and there will be no deformation when turning over.
Cut out the desired shapes and transfer to a baking sheet. Make sure that the figures are not too close, leave a distance of at least 1.5-2 cm. The dough rises well. Bake for about 10 minutes, I baked even less for about 7 minutes, readiness can be determined by the golden brown edge. Try not to let the gingerbread brown too much; if you see at least one cookie with a golden brown side, it’s most likely ready. Otherwise, it will dry out and cease to be soft and it will be difficult to bite.
27My dear readers, we continue the conversation in the “Art for the Soul” section. The article will be tasty, elegant and fragrant. I hope that's exactly the case. It will be dedicated to unusual gingerbreads - edible souvenir gifts for all occasions.
Each article in this section is special. It's a pleasure to read all your comments, responses and gratitude.
For those who are new to my blog or have missed the information, I’ll tell you a little about it. The column is hosted by Naira Voskanyan. I talked about it in detail when opening the section. If you missed the material, you can read everything. Naira runs her own blog - Blog about Life, I invite everyone to visit her. I give the floor to Naira.
Elena, please tell me, was your passion for baking passed on to you from childhood or did it come at an already conscious age?
I can’t say that I have a passion for baking even now. As I grew older, I developed several proven recipes for cakes and pies, and I rarely change them, thanks to my innate tendency toward conservatism. I am by no means a keen cook, but what attracted me to baking gingerbread was amazing combination beauty and edibility. When it comes to gifts, I will always choose a new iron over a bouquet of flowers, because for me practicality comes first. When I first saw photos of gingerbread cookies online, it blew my mind! I thought this must be one of the most best gifts, which carries the warmth of your hands, is beautiful, original and tasty.
Gingerbread set “Coffee and whiskey”
Elena, you are a young mother and, as far as I understand, you spend time in the kitchen quite often; do you still get tired of baking gingerbread cookies?
I have to spend a lot of time in the kitchen, I don’t perceive it as a burden, but I prefer quick dishes and I enjoy using the multicooker, which makes the cooking process much easier.
Set of children's gingerbread "Princess Birthday"
Do you have gingerbread pieces of art coming out of the oven every day or do you still take breaks?
I try to plan my work week in such a way that I bake all the gingerbread cookies on Monday and Tuesday, and devote the rest of the days to decorating them. I arrange my schedule so that I have weekends left, otherwise I can burn out, just like in any other job. True, it is always very inconvenient and a pity to refuse customers, so I can take on several interesting tasks beyond what was planned.
Large gingerbread "Butterfly"
Elena, how do you come up with all these shapes, and is it generally difficult to bake gingerbread cookies?
Many ideas are suggested by my customers themselves. It is always very pleasant to be in co-creation, to share the joy of even small insights! I get ideas from everything that surrounds me - children's books, beautiful prints on packages, postcards, drawings in magazines, and, of course, the Internet, where without it (I love sites with clipart and vector images, as well as the excellent resource Pinterest, on where I first saw decorated cookies). Baking gingerbread is difficult, perhaps only in 30 degree heat. The remaining difficulties are surmountable and are eliminated through training.
Gingerbread set “Chanel”
I tried many recipes and settled on this one. Burnt cane sugar gives a pleasant caramel flavor, and the gingerbreads themselves turn out crispy and crumbly.
My gingerbread recipe:
Meadow honey or buckwheat (dark) - 165g.
Cane sugar-100g.
butter-125g.
1 egg, 4 yolks,
Rye and wheat flour 1:5-500-600 grams
spices - 1/2 tsp (cinnamon, ginger, cardamom, coriander, ground cloves)
cocoa nat.-1 tbsp.
soda-1 tsp.
Place honey and sugar in a large thick-walled saucepan, put on fire and heat until the sugar is completely dissolved. Add spices and butter, turn off the heat and add soda. Let the dough cool to room temperature, then add the egg, yolks, flour and cocoa. Knead the dough, leave for a couple of hours (or overnight) in a cold place. Roll out the dough into a layer 0.3-0.5 cm thick. We cut out gingerbread cookies using molds or stencils. Bake in a preheated oven at 180-200`10-12 minutes until done. Decorate with white glaze or sugar pencils :)
Gingerbread "The Simpsons"
Elena, as a gingerbread professional, you probably know some interesting details about this wonderful type of baking?
Without delving into Wikipedia, I know that there are gingerbread cookies in almost every European country. I had a chance to try Czech “pernik” and several types of gingerbread from Germany. well and modern recipe ginger gingerbread men came to us from America. In Russia, the most famous gingerbreads are Tula, as well as Arkhangelsk gingerbread-roe, which were baked as amulets and unique talismans for good luck.
Elena is it difficult to give various shapes gingerbread, I saw gingerbread guitars, gingerbread laptops, cars, how to create such shapes - do you need special blanks?
Unfortunately, on domestic market a very meager assortment of molds for making cookies and gingerbread. At first, I bought cutters (molds) in foreign online stores, but now it is possible to buy molds from us, and it is possible to make any mold according to your design to order. When do I need to bake gingerbread cookies? complex shape, then I use stencils made of paper or cardboard.
Set of gingerbread cookies “For the Car Lover”
Elena, I know that your gingerbread cookies can be stored for up to six months, how is such long-term preservation achieved?
Part gingerbread dough includes honey, which is a unique natural preservative. Therefore, the shelf life of gingerbread is even more than 6 months, about a year. However, after a year, the aroma of spices is still not the same as in the first months, so I recommend consuming gingerbread cookies in the first months.
Set of gingerbread cookies for wedding anniversary
I know that there are even gingerbread baking courses for parents and children? Why do you think this method is so popular and appealing to both young and old?
At the beginning of my “gingerbread journey,” I watched a lot of videos on YouTube, read articles, and online resources on a topic that interested me, but I still had many questions regarding the technique and nuances of baking gingerbread cookies. Then I decided to attend a master class by gingerbread maker Anna Lyubimova, whose work I really liked. The result and impressions from the master class exceeded all my expectations, I found answers to all my questions, and of course I received great pleasure from live communication with Anna and the participating girls. I didn’t regret the money spent for a second, as it has already paid off a hundredfold! Even if you are planning to attend such an event for own pleasure, believe me, it's worth it!
Master class with Anna Lyubimova
Elena, do you have baking courses where you can create your own gingerbread masterpiece?
I’m still thinking about the possibility of holding my own master classes, probably in the near future I’ll pluck up the courage to do something similar.
New Year's gingerbread puzzle "Julius the Horse"
Please tell me, are there any competitions for baking the largest or most unusual gingerbread?
I know of one annual international competition for decorating cookies and gingerbread - CookieCon. It takes place in America, in the state of Utah. This year, more than 400 people from 8 countries took part in the competition, including the representative of Russia, the wonderful craftswoman Tatyana Khromushina.
Exhibits from CookieCon 2014
Does your child help his mother prepare wonderful gingerbread cookies that delight her customers?
My son Ilyusha is now 2 years 4 months old. Most often I do gingerbread crafting at night or during his nap time. But sometimes I have to finish something together with my baby. He sits next to me and draws in a sketchbook, sometimes he colors my drafts of gingerbread sketches. He also loves to eat gingerbread, and gingerbread on sticks especially attracts his attention!
Gingerbread set “Pink bouquet”
Elena, do you have any hobbies besides baking or do you devote yourself to this activity all the time?
I have very little time for other hobbies, but when I have time, I like to make photo books from family photos (so-called electronic scrapbooking). I really want to try my hand at decoupage and learn how to sew Tilda dolls. Of course, I want to go further and confectionery– learn to bake macaroons, cupcakes and cake pops!
How do you like to relax with your family? Do you have any special traditions, for example, baking with the whole family? New Year gingerbread and hide a wish there?
Great idea! I'll definitely use it! So far, we have only developed a tradition of decorating the Christmas tree with gingerbread cookies in the form Christmas decorations. This is very cool, because with a small child, decorating the Christmas tree with ordinary toys turned out to be not very practical and even somewhat dangerous. I definitely prepare delicious gingerbread gifts for relatives and friends for all holidays, which also helps out in many situations!
New Year's set of gingerbread - Christmas tree decorations "Santa on a ball"
My works can be viewed here:
Arts and crafts fair - http://www.livemaster.ru/gingertree
My VK group dedicated to painting gingerbread cookies - http://vk.com/club59506055
Instagram – elenahoneycookies
Mail - [email protected]
I thank Naira and Elena for such a conversation. It’s so nice that a hobby for the soul can become real art.
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