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- Dictionarygingerbread man
noun
- 1. a flat ginger biscuit shaped like a person.
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This easy gingerbread recipe is great for baking with children, and it makes a lovely homemade Christmas present. Make gingerbread men or any other shape!
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- Gingerbread Man Story
- What Is Gingerbread and Where Does It Come From?
- Gingerbread v Gingerbread Cookies v Ginger Snaps
- How Did the Gingerbread Man Become Associated With Christmas?
- Gingerbread Recipes
Here’s the story behind the legendary cookie.
You’re probably familiar with the classic
The legend of the gingerbread man varies depending on where and by whom it’s being told. Here’s one version of the classic tale, which includes many of the most popular elements:
An old woman and her husband lived alone in a cabin buried deep in the woods, away from the hustle and bustle of the village.
The couple was lonely. With no children of their own, they were forced to live out their days and nights in solitude.
It was on one of these nights that an idea occurred to the woman: She would make a boy out of
If she couldn’t have a son, this was the next best thing.
As she pulled her creation out of the oven, however, the boy (or “man,” as it is often called) jumped from the pan and fled the cabin.
Historically, “gingerbread” refers to cake-like bread made with ginger and molasses.
Experts trace gingerbread’s roots to around 1500 B.C.E. in Ancient Egypt. Honey cakes—flavored with ginger and other spices—have been found in pharaohs’ tombs, along with written references to the confection.
As these things often do, the general recipe spread to neighboring countries.
It wasn’t until about 992 C.E. that a monk named Gregory of Nicopolis brought gingerbread from Greece to France. This wasn’t a unique occurrence—many spices native to the Middle East became commonplace in northern Europe during the Middle Ages.
The gingerbread that we’re familiar with today more closely resembles this European take on the ancient blend of sugar and spice.
Other holiday spices (like nutmeg, cinnamon, cardamom, anise, and cloves) are often included in recipes in addition to ginger.
“Gingerbread” commonly refers to a wide range of sweet treats, from the O.G. cake-like bread to
Gingerbread is dark, spicy, and cake-like. It’s usually baked in a loaf or bundt pan.
The earliest account of person-shaped gingerbread cookies is from the 16th century. Elizabeth I of England surprised guests with “biscuits” that were designed in their likeness.
Its association with the holiday season, which didn’t come until later, is likely a practical one: Some people attribute the tradition to the weather, as ginger has a comforting way of warming the person who is eating it.
These days, when we say “gingerbread,” we could be referring to a wide variety of tasty treats. Basically, the name applies to pretty much anything that heavily features the blend of spices (ginger, nutmeg, cinnamon, cloves, etc.) that we’ve come to associate with the holidays.
Try your hand at the classic gingerbread man or another gingerbread-inspired dessert this season—explore our collection of
A gingerbread man is a biscuit or cookie made from gingerbread, usually in the shape of a stylized human being, although other shapes, especially seasonal themes (Christmas, Halloween, Easter, etc.) and characters are common too.
The Gingerbread Man (also known as The Gingerbread Boy) is a fairy tale about a gingerbread man's misadventures while fleeing from various people that culminates in the titular character being eaten by a fox.
Nov 29, 2022 · You never saw a colourful gingerbread man either. They simply had currants baked on for eyes and buttons. Icing faces, a rainbow of smarties, and “gumdrop buttons” didn’t come until later… As I got older, gingerbread men suddenly became synonymous with Shrek. Again, not very festive.
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Nov 27, 2020 · Smells like Christmas, tastes like Christmas, looks like Christmas! You’ll love these Gingerbread Men. You can actually really taste the ginger and spice flavour. They are lovely and moist inside, and you can make the dough months in advance – super handy to bake up fresh when the necessity arises!
Dec 16, 2022 · Gingerbread Men are a symbol of the festive season and they're cheery faces are so cute and captivating. This easy recipe for gingerbread biscuits is packed with punchy ginger flavour, and lovely caramel notes from the brown sugar and golden syrup.
