Romanian Gingerbread

Transport your taste buds to Eastern Europe with this heartwarming Romanian Gingerbread recipe, a delightful blend of old-world charm and aromatic spices. Made with rich honey, buttery goodness, and a medley of cinnamon, ginger, and cloves, this traditional treat strikes the perfect balance between sweet and subtly spiced. The dough is rolled out and shaped into whimsical forms, then baked to golden perfection for a soft and slightly chewy texture. Perfect for festive gatherings or cozy evenings, this gingerbread can be finished with a sprinkle of powdered sugar or decorative icing. Ready in under an hour and serving up to 16 portions, this Romanian classic is a must-try for any baking enthusiast looking to explore authentic European flavors.

Nutriscore Rating: 54/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:25 mins

Total Time:45 mins

Servings: 16

Ingredients

• 500 grams All-purpose flour
• 200 grams Honey
• 100 grams Granulated sugar
• 100 grams Butter
• 150 milliliters Milk
• 2 large Eggs
• 1 teaspoon Baking soda
• 2 teaspoons Ground cinnamon
• 1 teaspoon Ground ginger
• 0.5 teaspoon Ground cloves
• 0.25 teaspoon Salt
• 2 tablespoons Powdered sugar (for dusting, optional)

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

Step 2

In a medium saucepan, melt the butter, honey, and sugar over low heat, stirring occasionally until the mixture is smooth and combined. Remove from heat and allow to cool slightly.

Step 3

In a large mixing bowl, sift together the flour, baking soda, cinnamon, ginger, ground cloves, and salt.

Step 4

Pour the warm butter-honey mixture into the flour mixture and stir until just combined.

Step 5

In a small bowl, whisk together the eggs and milk. Gradually add this mixture to the dough, stirring until a soft and slightly sticky dough forms.

Step 6

Lightly flour a clean surface and your hands, then transfer the dough to the surface. Knead it gently for about 1-2 minutes until smooth.

Step 7

Roll the dough out to approximately 1 cm (about 0.4 inches) thickness. Use cookie cutters to cut out desired shapes (traditional shapes include hearts, stars, or circles).

Step 8

Place the cut-out gingerbread shapes onto the prepared baking sheet, leaving a small gap between each piece.

Step 9

Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes or until the edges are lightly golden brown.

Step 10

Remove the gingerbread from the oven and let it cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

Step 11

Optionally, dust the cooled gingerbread with powdered sugar or decorate with icing for added sweetness and visual appeal.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	1183.8 grams (1183.8g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	3858

Total Fat 100.20g	128%
Saturated Fat 51.50g	258%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.60g
Cholesterol 621mg	207%
Sodium 2597mg	113%
Total Carbohydrate 675.60g	246%
Dietary Fiber 16.90g	60%
Total Sugars 288.60g
Protein 71.50g	143%

Vitamin D 166IU	831%
Calcium 408mg	31%
Iron 27mg	148%
Potassium 1083mg	23%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 23.2%

Protein: 7.4%

Carbs: 69.5%