Instructions: Sift the flour and spice into a bowl.

Measure the golden syrup carefully, leveling off the spoon with a knife and making sure there is none on the underside of the spoon.

Put into a saucepan with the butter and brown sugar.

Stir over a low heat until the sugar has dissolved and allow to cool.

Dissolve the bicarbonate of soda into a bowl containing the water, then add to the dry ingredients with the syrup mixture, egg and egg yolk.

Mix together with a wooden spoon to form a soft dough.

Roll out to a 6mm thickness. Cut out the gingerbread men and use the currants or sultanas to give them eyes.

The excess pastry can be re-rolled and more shapes cut.

Bake on a greased tray at 180 degrees C for 20-30 minutes.

They can be boxed and wrapped, with maybe just their heads and arms showing for a fun effect!

Description:
This is a popular choice, but dont look for the ginger as most children dont like the taste!

NOTE: This uses Australian measures, where 1 tablespoon equals
*4* teaspoons (not the American 3).

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