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A Discovery of Witches: Elizabethan Gingerbread recipe

A Discovery of Witches: Elizabethan Gingerbread

A Discovery of Witches: Elizabethan Gingerbread recipe inspired Shadow of Night, from the book trilogy, A Discovery of Witches, by Deborah Harkness.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 3 hours 25 minutes

Ingredients
  

  • 3 1/2 cups dried breadcrumbs unseasoned
  • 3/4 cup honey
  • 1 1/2 tsp ground ginger
  • 1 tsp cinnamon
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper

Instructions
 

  • Line a baking sheet with lightly oiled parchment. Set aside.
  • In a medium saucepan over medium heat, add the honey and heat just until it comes to a boil. Add the spices and mix to combine. Let it bubble for another minute or two over medium heat.
  • Remove it from the heat and stir in the breadcrumbs. Mix to combine very well.
  • Put the mixture onto the prepared sheet pan. Press it down flat with your hands or spoon until it reaches about 1/4". Allow it to set and dry for about 2-3 hours. Cut into desired shapes.