PAIN D'ÉPICES - SPICED FRENCH GINGERBREAD LOAF WITH HONEY
A French classic and one that I will me making myself from now on, having just paid a small fortune for a tiny, if delicious loaf from my local boulangerie! This is a cross between sticky ginger parkin and a gingerbread cake or a tea loaf. It is not as moist as parkin or gingerbread, but it is extremely good when spread with butter or even better, when toasted.......divine! It is also surprisingly good when served with cheese. Another idea that I discovered in a local café, is to serve it warm with a dollop of crème fraiche and a little bunch of fresh berries on top, a perfect dessert for an elegant dinner party! This improves with keeping and makes a wonderful gift for a foodie friend or hostess - wrap in cellophane and attach a ribbon with serving suggestions. If you cannot source Quatre Épices, I have a recipe on zaar to make it at home! Recipe #283280
Provided by French Tart
Categories Breads
Time 45m
Yield 1 Pain d'epices, 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 180C/360°F.
- Warm the milk and then add the honey, sugar and butter stirring well.
- Put the flour, baking powder, ground ginger and quatre -épices in a mixing bowl, make a well in the middle, break the egg into it, and add the milk mixture. Mix well (or just throw the whole lot into a food processor). Add the crystallised ginger and mix well once again.
- Pour into a well buttered 23-cm loaf tin and bake for 25 minutes. Lower the heat to 150C/300F and cook for a further 15 minutes. Remove from the tin and cool on a wire rack.
- Store wrapped in clingfilm to keep it moist.
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Noris Santos
[email protected]This loaf was a bit too spicy for my taste, but my husband loved it.
Aftab Nawaz
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly and the loaf turned out perfectly. It's so delicious and festive. I can't wait to make it again next year.
Simon Gobede
[email protected]This is the best gingerbread loaf I've ever had! It's so moist and flavorful, and the honey glaze is the perfect touch. I'll definitely be making this again.
OJAY GOD GAMING
[email protected]This loaf was a bit dry, but the flavor was good.
Milton Sikder
[email protected]I've made this gingerbread loaf several times and it's always a hit. It's moist and flavorful, and the honey glaze is the perfect finishing touch.
Aethyr Wolfhymn
[email protected]This loaf is delicious! It's the perfect holiday treat.
Abdul Baseer
[email protected]This gingerbread loaf was a bit too sweet for my taste, but it was still good. I think I'll try using less honey next time.
Candy Neymar
[email protected]I love gingerbread, and this loaf is one of the best I've ever had. It's perfectly spiced and the honey glaze is divine. I'll definitely be making this again and again.
Emma Patch
[email protected]This loaf is so good! It's moist and flavorful, and the honey glaze is the perfect touch. I'll definitely be making this again.
GamingWth Kev
[email protected]This gingerbread loaf was a bit dry, but the flavor was good. I think I'll try adding some more honey next time.
alabama virgen
[email protected]I've never made gingerbread before, but this recipe was easy to follow and the loaf turned out great. It's moist and flavorful, and the honey glaze is the perfect finishing touch.
KalaKoaKid 82
[email protected]This gingerbread loaf is delicious! The spices are perfectly balanced and the honey adds a nice sweetness. It's the perfect holiday treat.
Noman Farhan
[email protected]This loaf was a bit too spicy for my taste, but my husband loved it. I'll try making it again with less ginger next time.
Md. Rana
[email protected]I love this gingerbread loaf! It's so moist and flavorful. I've made it several times and it's always a hit.
Bailiana Sylvester
[email protected]This gingerbread loaf was easy to make and turned out perfect. It's the perfect holiday treat.
David Tiedemann
[email protected]I'm not usually a fan of gingerbread, but this loaf was surprisingly delicious. The spices were subtle and the honey added a nice sweetness. I'll definitely be making this again.
Akande Basirat
[email protected]This gingerbread loaf was a hit at my holiday party! It had the perfect balance of spices and honey, and the texture was moist and fluffy. I'll definitely be making this again next year.