Mamgu’s recipe for gingerbread

before I lose the piece of paper!

(heavily adapted from a C14th recipe)

1 cup of honey
a generous 1/4 tsp ginger
1/8 tsp ground cloves
1/8 tsp cinnamon
1/8 tsp ground liquorice
1 3/4 cups dry breadcrumbs
1 tab anise seeds

Heat honey carefully over low heat.
Add spices (except anise) and blend.
Add bread and mix thoroughly.
Cook for about 15 minutes or until starting to set.
Press onto a plate or tin and sprinkle with anise seeds.
Leave to cool before serving.