Looking for a comforting bake with a zesty twist? These spiced ginger biscuits made with Melora 40+ MGO Manuka Honey are the perfect balance of sweet, spiced, and citrusy. Infused with lemon zest, ginger, and cinnamon, and naturally sweetened with high-quality Manuka honey, these biscuits are a delicious way to enjoy a better-for-you treat. Perfect with an afternoon cup of tea or for gifting during the holidays.
Ingredients:
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240g (1½ cups) cake flour
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2 tsp ground ginger
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A pinch of salt
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½ tsp ground cinnamon
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120g (½ cup) light brown sugar
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Finely grated zest of 1 lemon
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125g soft salted butter, at room temperature
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1 tsp (5ml) bicarbonate of soda (baking soda)
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3 tbsp (45ml) Melora Manuka Honey 40+ MGO
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2 tbsp (30ml) hot water
Method:
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Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F) and line a baking sheet with baking paper or a silicone mat.
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In a small bowl, combine the brown sugar and lemon zest. Rub the zest into the sugar with your fingers to release the lemon oils and enhance the flavour.
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In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour, ground ginger, cinnamon, salt, and the lemon-infused sugar.
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Add the softened butter to the dry ingredients and mix until the mixture resembles breadcrumbs.
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In a separate bowl, mix the Melora Manuka Honey, bicarbonate of soda, and hot water until well combined.
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Pour the honey mixture into the flour mixture and stir until a soft dough forms. The dough should be slightly crumbly but hold together. If it feels too sticky, add a little more flour.
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Scoop out around 1½ tablespoons of dough and roll into balls about the size of a walnut.
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Place the dough balls on your prepared baking sheet, spaced apart. Flatten each slightly with a fork.
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Optional: Sprinkle a little brown sugar on top of each biscuit for extra crunch.
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Bake for 13–18 minutes until golden and caramel in colour. For a softer, chewier texture, bake for 13 minutes.
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Allow to cool on a wire rack. For softer biscuits, transfer them directly to the rack as soon as they come out of the oven.
Why Use Melora Manuka Honey 40+ MGO? Melora Manuka Honey is more than just a natural sweetener. With its 40+ MGO rating, it offers a unique balance of antibacterial properties, depth of flavour, and health benefits. Adding it to your bakes not only enhances the taste but also brings the natural goodness of Manuka to every bite.
Perfect for:
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Afternoon tea
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Healthy snacking
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Sharing with friends
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Festive bakes
Find Melora Manuka Honey 40+ MGO in our online shop and enjoy more honey-rich recipes on our blog.