Cornish Fairings
Cornish Fairings are crisp, spiced biscuits from Cornwall, England, traditionally flavored with ginger, cinnamon, and mixed spice. They spread and crackle on top as they bake, giving them their characteristic appearance. A batch takes about 25 minutes from mixing to cooling.
Equipment
- Mixing Bowl
- Sifter
- Baking sheet
- Rolling pin
- Cookie cutter
Ingredients
For the Dry Components:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour prefer organic for best quality
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
For the Wet Components:
- 1 cup salted butter room temperature
- 1 cup granulated sugar
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (180°C). Prepare a baking sheet by lining it with parchment paper.
- In a mixing bowl, sift together the flour, baking soda, ginger, cinnamon, and nutmeg to ensure even distribution of the spices.
- In a second bowl, cream the softened butter and sugar together until the mixture is light and fluffy. This should take about 3-5 minutes. The sugar should be fully incorporated into the butter.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the creamed butter and sugar, mixing until well combined. You should have a smooth dough.
- On a lightly floured surface, roll out the dough to about 1/4 inch thick. Use a cookie cutter of your choice to cut out the biscuits.
- Place the cut-out biscuits onto the prepared baking sheet, leaving some space between each.
- Bake in the preheated oven for about 10-12 minutes or until the biscuits are golden brown.
- Remove from the oven and allow to cool on a rack. The biscuits will get crisper as they cool.
Notes
- For an extra zesty twist, consider adding a teaspoon of orange zest to the dough.
- You can substitute the all-purpose flour with gluten-free flour if required.
Nutrition
Calories: 139kcalCarbohydrates: 16gProtein: 1gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.3gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gTrans Fat: 0.3gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 107mgPotassium: 15mgFiber: 0.4gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 237IUVitamin C: 0.01mgCalcium: 5mgIron: 1mg
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