Gingerbread is often thought of as a European tradition, however the first recipe for gingerbread was thought to be discovered in Greece in 2400 BC. Cutting and decorating gingerbread to resemble flowers, people, stars and animals became a trend in Medieval England, before gingerbread houses first appeared in 16th century Germany as a Christmas tradition.
Centuries later, traditional Christmas gingerbread takes a delectable new journey with this luscious tiered cake. Layers of gingerbread are sculpted into a cake with a creamy, moreish custard before a final layer of indulgent chocolate sauce is applied to the top. Adding a fresh, colourful array of berries can give a colourful garnish to surprise and delight your guests.
If you are new to making gingerbread, rest assured that the CircoTherm® function on your NEFF oven makes it an easy process. Once you’ve preheated the oven, prepared the batter and rolled it out onto the baking paper lined tray, it takes only 15-20 minutes to cook. The most important factor in achieving perfect flavour and texture of your gingerbread is avoiding overcooking, which darkens the colour. So, check at the 15 minute mark rather than waiting any longer.
With such a rich history, make gingerbread your own family tradition with this modern twist on a classic recipe.
Function: Circo Therm®
