Culinary Connections

It's week two of our Holiday Recipes here at Superior Products Restaurant Equipment and Supplies. This week we will be featuring sweet treat recipes for you- cookies and other desserts. Today we will start with a favorite recipe of one of our associates; one she got from Martha Stewart's website. Today we're sharing her variation on Martha's Gingerbread People recipe.

After reading the recipe, check the list below for some helpful foodservice supplies that may help you in preparing these delicious holiday treats. These products are stocked in our distribution centers and ready to ship out to you within one business day!

Gingerbread People

Ingedients:
6 cups all purpose flour, plus more for work surface
1 tsp baking soda
1/2 tsp baking powder
1 cup unsalted butter
1 cup packed dark brown sugar
4 tsp ground ginger
4 tsp ground cinnamon
1 1/2 tsp ground cloves
1 tsp finely ground black pepper
1 1/2 tsp kosher salt
2 large eggs
1 cup unsulfured molasses

Preparation:
1. Sift together flour, baking soda and baking powder in a large bowl. Set aside.

2. Put butter and brown sugar in the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with paddle attachment; mix on medium speed until fluffy. Mix in spices and salt, then eggs and molasses. Reduce speed to low. Add flour mixture; mix until just combined. Divide dough into thirds; wrap each in plastic. Refrigerate until cold, about 1 hour.

3. Preheat oven to 350°. Roll out dough on a lightly floured work surface to a 1/4” thick. Cut into shapes with cookie cutters. Space 2 inches apart on baking sheets lined with parchment paper and refrigerate until firm, about 15 minutes.

4. Bake until crisp but not dark, 12-14 minutes. Let cool on sheets on wire racks.

5. Decorate and store between layers of parchment paper in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.

Recommended Restaurant Equipment and Supplies:

• Mixing Bowls
• Rolling Pin
• Baking Sheets