Cornish fairings
Crisp, gingery biscuits with a cracked golden top, a proper Cornish tin favourite.
- Time30 min
- LevelEasy
- Costabout £0.07 a head
- Oven180°C (160°C fan)
Cost is worked out from Aldi and Tesco shelf prices in October 2026. Your shop and brands will differ.
Ingredients
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Method
- 1
Heat the oven to 180°C (160°C fan). Line two baking trays.
- 2
Mix the flour, ginger, cinnamon and bicarbonate of soda. Rub in the butter until it looks like breadcrumbs, then stir in the sugar.
- 3
Warm the golden syrup for 20 seconds, then stir it in to make a firm dough.
- 4
Roll into 18 small balls and place well apart on the trays, flattening slightly.
- 5
Bake for 12 minutes until deep golden and cracked on top. They will crisp as they cool.
12 min - 6
Leave on the tray for 5 minutes, then move to a rack.
Double check before you cook. Recipes can contain mistakes. Any diet labels come from the ingredients as written in this recipe and are a guide, not a guarantee. Always check every ingredient and the packet label for allergens and cross contamination, and ask your doctor or dietitian what is right for you, especially with coeliac disease, diabetes or a serious allergy. This is not medical advice.