RecipeGingerbread Journey

Episode Description

As the holiday season quickly approaches, so does baking season. Americans will consume millions of delectable baked goods. This includes cakes, pastries and a wide variety of cookies. On this edition of Baker’s Insight we go on a “gingerbread journey” and explore this iconic holiday treat. Watch as Austin ArchDeacon, Equipment Demonstrator & Test Baker of Erika Baking Equipment, shares his recipe and technique with our host Daniel DaRocha.

Recipe

Metric
Butter – 226.5 g
White Sugar – 100 g
Dark Brown Sugar – 100 g
Eggs – 2.5
Molasses – 150 g
Ground Cloves – 2.5 g
Ground Allspice – 2.5 g
Ground Nutmeg – 2.5 g
Ground Cinnamon – 7.5 g
Ground Ginger – 12.5 g
Baking Soda – 12.5 g
Salt – 10 g
Flour – 650 g

Standard
Butter – 0.5 lb
White Sugar – 3.5 oz
Dark Brown Sugar – 3.5 oz
Eggs – 2.5
Molasses – 5.25 oz
Ground Cloves – 0.08 oz
Ground Allspice – 0.08 oz
Ground Nutmeg – 0.08 oz
Ground Cinnamon – 0.25 oz
Ground Ginger – 0.45 oz
Baking Soda – 0.43 oz
Salt – 0.35 oz
Flour – 1.43 lbs

Methodology
Mix Ingredients
Mix ingredients, form and bake in a preheated, 350 degree Fahrenheit oven for 8 – 10 minutes.

Cool & Serve
Enjoy your freshly baked Gingerbread Men!

About Erika Baking Equipment

Erika Baking Equipment is the leading manufacturer and distributor of retail/commercial bakery equipment. For over 20 years, we have provided our customers with both excellent equipment and outstanding customer service. Our products include: bagel/bread/roll slicers, bread and roll systems, cake slicers, cookie presses, depositors, divider/rounders, mixers, sheeters/makeup tables, ovens, and more!