{"id":4625,"date":"2013-12-21T22:11:46","date_gmt":"2013-12-21T22:11:46","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/cookiescupcakesandcardio.com\/?p=4625"},"modified":"2015-12-09T02:24:49","modified_gmt":"2015-12-09T02:24:49","slug":"gingerbread-dough-recipe","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/cookiescupcakesandcardio.co\/?p=4625","title":{"rendered":"Gingerbread Dough Recipe"},"content":{"rendered":"<div>This is the first in a three part series on making Gingerbread! \u00a0We start out with how to make gingerbread dough, then gingerbread men, and finish off with a gingerbread house. \u00a0The smell and taste of the gingerbread wafting through my house made me so nostaligic for the holidays passed. \u00a0The taste is like no other, and is so festive. \u00a0<\/div>\n<div>\u00a0<\/div>\n<div>The video has been up for a couple of hours now, and I have already received a number of questions about substitutes for molasses. \u00a0Firstly, I would never ask a baker for a substitute. \u00a0Obviously if it&#8217;s in the recipe, it is necessary. \u00a0I can&#8217;t tell you how many times I&#8217;ve received the question &#8220;<em>Do I need to use<\/em> ___?&#8221; \u00a0Well, duh. \u00a0Of course you do. \u00a0It&#8217;s part of the recipe.<\/div>\n<div>\u00a0<\/div>\n<div>\u00a0Back to molasses, yes there are substitutes like honey, corn syrup, maple syrup etc, but you will 1. sacrifice the flavour, and 2. the cookies will not be roll-able. \u00a0If you&#8217;re happy with that, then by all means, substitute out molasses, but don&#8217;t say I didn&#8217;t warn you!\u00a0<\/div>\n<div>\u00a0<\/div>\n<div><iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/kCduKbOlHKI\" frameborder=\"0\" width=\"600\" height=\"338\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<div>\n<div>\u00a0<\/div>\n<div>\u00a0<\/div>\n<div><!--more--><\/div>\n<div><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><strong>How to Make Gingerbread Dough<\/strong><\/span><\/div>\n<div>\u00a0<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div><span style=\"font-size: small;\"><strong>Ingredients:<\/strong><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p>2 3\/4 cups all purpose flour (330g)<br \/>1\/2 teaspoon baking soda <br \/>3\/4 teaspoon salt<br \/>1\/2 tablespoon ground ginger<br \/>1\/2 tablespoon ground cinnamon<br \/>3\/4 teaspoon cloves<br \/>1\/2 teaspoon nutmeg<br \/>1\/2 cup butter (120g)<br \/>1\/2 cup brown sugar (90g)<br \/>1 egg<br \/>3\/4 cup molasses (180mL)<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/cookiescupcakesandcardio.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/DSC_0811blog.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone  wp-image-4638\" title=\"Gingerbread Dough Recipe\" src=\"http:\/\/cookiescupcakesandcardio.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/DSC_0811blog.jpg\" alt=\"Gingerbread Dough Recipe\" width=\"600\" height=\"397\" srcset=\"http:\/\/cookiescupcakesandcardio.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/DSC_0811blog.jpg 800w, http:\/\/cookiescupcakesandcardio.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/DSC_0811blog-300x198.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div><span style=\"font-size: small;\"><strong>Procedure:<\/strong><\/span><\/div>\n<p>Mix together flour, baking soda, salt and spices in a medium bowl and set aside.\u00a0 In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, cream together butter and sugar until light and fluffy.\u00a0 Add in the egg and molasses and continue to mix until combined.\u00a0 Add flour mixture and mix on low speed until the dough is mixed together.\u00a0 Separate dough into two discs and wrap each in plastic wrap.\u00a0 Place in fridge for at least one hour.\u00a0 When dough is ready to be used, roll it out to about 1\/4&#8243; thickness and cut as desired.\u00a0 Cookies can be baked in the oven at 350F for around 14 minutes. \u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Stay tuned for our next video and post on How to Make Gingerbread Men! 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