Gingerbread gingerbread

At the mention of the word gingerbread, perhaps, I want to return to such a distant childhood and again enjoy that unique taste and aroma. But enough lyrics, back to reality. Gingerbread is a simple, but at the same time tasty treat, the tastes of which can be changed by adding various spices (hence the name itself).

It is believed that the first gingerbread gingerbread began to be made in the UK, then gingerbread art spread throughout Europe. The first mention in Russia dates back to the 9th century. It was "honey bread, " because there were no seasonings as such, and honey was the main sweetness.

In the XII-XIII centuries, various spices began to be imported from India and the Middle East. In the XVII-XIX centuries, gingerbread business became widespread - real masters of their craft appeared, recipes were kept in strict secret and passed on from generation to generation. By the end of the 19th century, about 20 different types of these confectionery shops were known in Russia. It was very popular to hold whole gingerbread fairs.

Gingerbread cookies are also called beautiful gingerbread houses, cupcakes with the addition of various spices, aromatic yeast bread and, of course, cookies. Gingerbread has become because dried ground ginger root is added to the dough. In addition, fresh candied root vegetable can be used, and for a richer taste, cinnamon, cardamom, anise, cloves, coriander, nutmeg can be added - in general, any favorite spices and spices. The calorie content of gingerbread is 353 kcal per hundred grams.

Additional flavors in gingerbread are dried fruits, nuts, dried berries. It's nice to add natural honey too. There is even an opinion that without honey the carrot will not work. You can decorate gingerbread gingerbread with multi-colored glaze, all kinds of syrups, chocolate, mint leaves and much more.

Baking or gingerbread making is a creative process in which you can embody your most unrealistic fantasies. This is why you can attract young children to it. Gingerbread gingerbread can be wonderful festive souvenirs, decorations for the New Year tree, and just a treat for tea drinking. However, remember that due to the high calorie content of gingerbread, this sweet product is not particularly worth it.