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Gingerbread by Cyril Lignac:here is the very simple and delicious recipe

Why fight against the call of gluttony when it comes to enjoying a delicious gingerbread ? For the little anecdote, this cake with the flavors of honey and spices was shaped during Antiquity and the Middle Ages by the Romans, the Egyptians, the Greeks, but also the Chinese who named it " honey bread ". If its history was not well known to the general public, gingerbread nevertheless remains a big star of the Christmas markets. And to our delight, the chef Cyril Lignac , does us the honor of giving us his recipe right before the holidays.Ultra simple, but incredibly tasty , it promises an explosion of happiness to all who dare to realize it.

Gingerbread by Cyril Lignac:the comfort cake

A cake that is clearly displayed as the winter comfort cake. This thanks to the almost orgasmic marriage of flavors it offers. Because in addition to honey, chef Lignac makes it with orange zest , lemon and the pulp of a vanilla pod. Results ? Taste buds in turmoil and a stomach that begs for more. Tasted as a snack or at breakfast for the sweet version, or combined with savory (foie gras, cheese, etc.), one thing is certain, the gingerbread, orange zest, by Cyril Lignac will delight any the family !

Gingerbread by Cyril Lignac:in the oven

IGENERAL INFORMATION

  • Preparation time:20 minutes
  • Marinating time:20 minutes
  • Recipe for 4 people
INGREDIENTS
  • 200g of water
  • 90g of sugar
  • 200g of honey + 25g of honey for the finish
  • 10g untreated lemon zest
  • 10g untreated orange zest
  • the pulp of a vanilla pod
  • 3g gingerbread spices
  • 200g of flour
  • 1 tbsp. baking powder
  • 10g baking soda
  • 1 pinch of fine salt
  • 140g of butter + 10g of butter for the mould
PREPARATION
  1. Preheat the oven to 180°C.
  2. Boil the water with the sugar and honey. Add the lemon and orange zest, vanilla and spices.
  3. In a bowl, pour the flour with the baking powder, baking soda, fine salt and mix.
  4. Gradually pour in the syrup while continuing to stir.
  5. Melt the butter, add it to the preparation.
  6. Pour into the buttered mold.
  7. Bake for 20 minutes.
  8. At the end of cooking, leave to cool in the mold and brush with melted honey. When the gingerbread is cold, unmold it.
  9. Taste