Spiced Nutmeg Gingerbread with Black Tea BBQ Seasoning Recipe

Ingredients:

• 6g black tea BBQ seasoning
• 1 cup boiling water
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/2 cup granulated sugar
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 1/2 cup molasses
• 1 egg
• 1 teaspoon ground ginger
• 1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 cup chopped nuts (optional, such as walnuts or pecans)
• 1/4 cup powdered sugar, for dusting

Instructions:

Prepare the Black Tea Marinade:

• In a small bowl, mix the black tea BBQ seasoning with the boiling water. Allow the tea to steep for 3-4 minutes, then strain and let it cool. This mixture will be used to add a unique flavor to the gingerbread.

Prepare the Gingerbread Dough:

• In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking soda, ginger, nutmeg, cinnamon, cloves, and salt.
• In another bowl, cream the softened butter and molasses until well combined.
• Add the egg to the butter mixture and mix well.
• Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, alternating with the cooled black tea marinade, mixing until just combined.
• Fold in the chopped nuts if using.

Bake the Gingerbread:

• Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease an 8-inch square baking pan or line it with parchment paper.
• Pour the gingerbread batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top.
• Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.

Cool and Dust:

• Allow the gingerbread to cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely.
• Once cooled, dust the gingerbread with powdered sugar.

Serve:

• Cut the gingerbread into squares or desired shapes and serve.
• Enjoy your Spiced Nutmeg Gingerbread with a hint of black tea and BBQ flavor, perfect for a cozy winter meal or as a unique holiday treat. The combination of warm spices and the savory notes from the black tea BBQ seasoning creates a delightful twist on a traditional gingerbread recipe.