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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Muawiya Sonu
[email protected]This recipe is a keeper! I've made it several times and it always turns out perfectly.
Abdulnasser Sulleiman
[email protected]I love the unique flavor of this gingerbread loaf. The spices are perfectly balanced and the honey glaze adds a nice touch of sweetness.
Marvelous Olusesan
[email protected]This gingerbread loaf is the perfect holiday treat. It's moist, flavorful, and has just the right amount of sweetness.
Bx Hwgwg
[email protected]I've made this recipe several times and it always turns out perfectly. It's a great way to use up leftover gingerbread spices and it's always a hit with my family and friends.
Abuzar Ghaffari
[email protected]I made this gingerbread loaf for my family and they loved it. It's a great holiday treat that's easy to make and always a crowd-pleaser.
Don Mettal Official
[email protected]This is the best gingerbread recipe I've ever tried. It's moist, flavorful, and has just the right amount of sweetness. I highly recommend it!
Edu Sweet
[email protected]I was looking for a unique gingerbread recipe and this one fit the bill. The honey glaze gives it a lovely sweetness and the spices are perfectly balanced. I'll definitely be making this again.
Joe Morrow
[email protected]I've never been a big fan of gingerbread, but this recipe changed my mind. The flavors are so well-balanced and the texture is perfect. I'm definitely making this again.
dy _ody
[email protected]This recipe was easy to follow and the results were delicious. I made it for a Christmas party and it was a huge hit. Everyone loved it!
Aali T
[email protected]I love the unique flavor of this gingerbread loaf. The spices are perfectly balanced and the honey glaze adds a nice touch of sweetness. I'll definitely be making this again.
Md Rezaulgazi
[email protected]This recipe is a keeper! I've made it several times and it always turns out perfectly. It's a great way to use up leftover gingerbread spices.
Antonio James
[email protected]This gingerbread loaf is the perfect holiday treat. It's moist, flavorful, and has just the right amount of sweetness. I love that it's made with honey instead of sugar.
Maryam Adnan
[email protected]I wasn't sure how I would feel about gingerbread with honey, but I was pleasantly surprised. The honey added a subtle sweetness that complemented the spices perfectly. I'll definitely be making this again.
Nadjem Rrr
[email protected]This recipe was easy to follow and the results were delicious. I made it for a potluck and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it!
GW Hridoy YT
[email protected]I've tried many gingerbread recipes over the years, but this one is by far the best. The texture is moist and fluffy, and the flavor is out of this world. I highly recommend it!
Nik Joynes
[email protected]This gingerbread loaf was a hit at my holiday party! The spices were perfectly balanced and the honey glaze gave it a lovely sweetness. I'll definitely be making this again next year.