Ginger gems

Makes 12

Ingredients

50 g	Butter
½ cup	Brown sugar
2 tsp	Ground ginger (Main)
1	Egg
2 Tbsp	Golden syrup
1 cup	Plain flour
½ cup	Milk
1 tsp	Baking soda
1 Tbsp	Butter, (or approximately 15g extra)

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 200C. Put the gem irons in the oven to heat.
2. Cream the butter, sugar and ginger until pale. Add the egg and beat well, then add the golden syrup.
3. Sift the flour and gently stir through the mixture. Dissolve the baking soda in the milk then add.
4. Remove the hot irons from the oven and place small pieces of butter into each. Spoon the mixture on top and bake for 12-15 minutes or until risen and golden.