Cornish ginger fairings

Makes 18

2 tsp ground ginger 225g plain flour 2 tsp baking powder 2 tsp bicarbonate of soda 1 tsp mixed spice 1 tsp ground cinnamon 100g golden caster sugar, plus extra for sprinkling 100g unsalted butter, chilled and cubed, plus extra for greasing 70g golden syrup Preheat the oven to 200°C/gas mark 6 and grease a large, flat baking tray. In a large bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, bicarbonate of soda, ginger, mixed spice, cinnamon and sugar. Add the cubed butter and rub it into the dry ingredients with the fingertips. In a small saucepan, heat the syrup for 2 mins until bubbling gently, then pour into the mixing bowl. Immediately stir everything together thoroughly. The mixture should be smooth and shiny. Allow to cool slightly, roll into balls and place 4cm apart on the tray. Flatten each down slightly with the palm of the hand. Bake for 10 mins on the bottom shelf until hard and golden. Allow to completely cool on the tray. Remove the biscuits with a palette knife, sprinkle with the extra sugar, and serve.