We’re now counting down the days to Christmas! Are you organised with all your pressies bought and wrapped? Or are you facing the impending festive frenzy of battling with fellow last minute shoppers as well as the dreaded winter weather?
If you’re a last minute shopper, don’t worry because at Buy As You View we’re here to help. Our last shopping day is December 22nd, so you can carry on shopping up until three whole days before Christmas and we’ll even deliver on Christmas Eve! Take a look at our website to see our full product range where you can also find our most up to date special offers and savings.
If you’re all wrapped and packed and you have some time on your hands, how about knocking up some festive treats in the kitchen which can be used as presents or just as nibbles on these cold winter nights?
You may have seen a few recipes in our Customer Magazine but we thought we’d share another with you – after all it is Christmas!
And remember, if you need any new appliances for your kitchen, at Buy As You View, we’ve got a great range on offer. We’ve got pay weekly fridges, freezers, chest freezers, fridgefreezers, cookers, range cookers, dishwashers and of course a super selection of laundry products. And remember, each of our ranges include gorgeous, bang on trend designer models which can really make a statement in your kitchen.
Check out this stylish Flavel range cooker from BAYV!
Christmas gingerbread men
Ingredients
- 350g/12oz plain flour, plus extra for rolling out
- 1 tsp bicarbonate of soda
- 2 tsp ground ginger
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 125g/4½oz butter
- 175g/6oz light soft brown sugar
- 1 free-range egg
- 4 tbsp golden syrup
To decorate
- Writing icing
- Cake decorations
Preparation Method
Get creative with your designs!
- Sift together the flour, bicarbonate of soda, ginger and cinnamon and pour into the bowl of a food processor. Add the butter and blend until the mix looks like breadcrumbs. Stir in the sugar.
- Lightly beat the egg and golden syrup together, add to the food processor and pulse until the mixture clumps together. Tip the dough out, knead briefly until smooth, wrap in clingfim and leave to chill in the fridge for 15 minutes.
- Preheat the oven to 180C/350F/Gas 4. Line two baking trays with greaseproof paper.
- Roll the dough out to a 0.5cm/¼in thickness on a lightly floured surface. Using cutters, cut out the gingerbread men shapes and place on the baking tray, leaving a gap between them. For decorations, use a skewer to make a small hole in the top of each biscuit.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until lightly golden-brown. Leave on the tray for 10 minutes and then move to a wire rack to finish cooling. When cooled decorate with the writing icing and cake decorations.
After all that cooking, put your feet up while your dishwasher takes the load and in case you haven’t got one and are on the lookout, take a look at our fantastic range here!
