Although the modern method is generally specifically for Gingerbread Men, where the mixture hardens quickly to create a crumble-like effect when eaten.

The medieval method was very flexible, solid with a cool temperature and melting slightly with a little heat, although this was actually to it's advantage.

Children and adults alike can play with the mixture to mould it into any number of models and shapes of all sizes, and best of all could eat the leftovers.

Unfortunately this mix of a toy and food was more of a luxury that the poor simply couldn't afford. Herbs were expensive, and Honey even more so, back in those says it was typically only children of lords that would eat gingerbread, although in today's society is an affordable option for virtually anyone with a little pocket money to spend.

With enough of the mixture some quite interesting designs could be made, including a gingerbread house for example, or perhaps you could try to duplicate the shape of a Tudor Rose, much like the one created by Tammy Crawford.

Henry restored, for the most part, peace within the empire and was successful in wars with Bohemia, Flanders, Hungary and Poland. He also perpetuated the Investiture Controversy, striving for the rights of the crown over the papacy.

● 1 lb. Honey
● Upto 1 Pound, Bread Crumbs
● 1 Tbs Ginger
● 1 Tbs Cinnamon
● ½ tsp Ground White Pepper
● Pinch of saffron

Other Needed Items

● Medium Baking Tray
● Wax/Parchment Paper

Preparation & Cooking:

Bring the honey to a boil in a medium sized saucepan and skim off any scum as it's slowly heating.

Reduce the heat after achieving a boil, and add the Ginger, Cinnamon, Pepper and Saffron. Each quantity can be adjusted to suit your own personal taste.

Some people will also add a drop of Red Food Colouring to the sticky mixture for a unique red colouring.

Give the mixture a stir with a long spoon, ideally wooden as this will not heat so quickly, and slowly add the bread crumbs until the honey mixture becomes very thick and stiff, effectively a well-blended mass.

Remove the saucepan from the heat and pour the mixture onto a lightly greased square or rectangular baking tray, typically for ½ to 1 inch thick, but more works fine if the tray can hold it.

Take a rolling pin and spread the mixture evenly out onto the tray, and allow a few minutes for it to set. While waiting find a sheet of wax, or parchment paper and turn the tray onto the paper and tap gently until the gingerbread falls out from it.

Turn the gingerbread over again either back into the tray or another sheet of paper, and finally cut into small pieces to serve.
Decorate if desired before serving to guests.

Source: GodeCookery
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