Pain Dpices Spiced French Gingerbread Loaf with Honey
Indulge in the warm, aromatic flavors of Pain d’Épices, a classic French spiced gingerbread loaf sweetened with rich honey and infused with a medley of warming spices like cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, cloves, and star anise. This beautifully moist and subtly sweet loaf combines simple pantry staples with timeless French baking traditions, making it both easy to prepare and irresistibly flavorful. Perfect for serving with a cup of tea or coffee, this gingerbread is a delightful treat for cozy mornings or festive gatherings. Whether enjoyed plain or slathered with butter or jam, this Pain d’Épices promises to fill your kitchen with an enchanting aroma and your plate with the comforting taste of rustic French gastronomy.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 250 grams All-purpose flour
- 150 grams Honey
- 50 grams Brown sugar
- 150 ml Milk
- 1 teaspoon Baking powder
- 0.5 teaspoon Baking soda
- 1 teaspoon Cinnamon (ground)
- 1 teaspoon Ginger (ground)
- 0.5 teaspoon Nutmeg (ground)
- 0.25 teaspoon Cloves (ground)
- 0.5 teaspoon Star anise (ground)
- 1 Egg
- 50 grams Butter (unsalted, melted)
- 0.25 teaspoon Salt
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F). Grease and line a standard loaf pan with parchment paper.
In a small saucepan, gently heat the milk and honey over low heat until the honey dissolves completely. Remove from heat and let the mixture cool slightly.
In a large mixing bowl, sift together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, cloves, and star anise.
In a separate bowl, whisk the egg with the melted butter and brown sugar until well combined.
Slowly pour the slightly cooled milk and honey mixture into the egg mixture while whisking continuously.
Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and stir until just combined. Do not overmix; the batter should be smooth but thick.
Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and spread it evenly with a spatula.
Bake for 40-45 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Remove the loaf from the oven and let it cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely.
Slice and serve plain, or with a spread of butter or jam if desired. Enjoy your Pain d'Épices with a cup of tea or coffee!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2115 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 54.3 g | 70% | |
| Saturated Fat | 30.6 g | 153% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.9 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 321 mg | 107% | |
| Sodium | 1858 mg | 81% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 377.9 g | 137% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 8.9 g | 32% | |
| Total Sugars | 180.0 g | ||
| Protein | 38.3 g | 77% | |
| Vitamin D | 2.9 mcg | 15% | |
| Calcium | 345 mg | 27% | |
| Iron | 14.2 mg | 79% | |
| Potassium | 773 mg | 16% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
