Ingredients:

  • 3 cups (375g) All-purpose flour
  • 1/4 cup (50g) Granulated sugar
  • 1 packet (7g) Instant yeast
  • 1 tsp (5g) Ground ginger
  • 1 tsp (2g) Ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 tsp (3g) Salt
  • 3/4 cup (180ml) Warm milk
  • 2 tbsp (28g) Unsalted butter, melted
  • 1 large Egg
  • 2 tbsp (30ml) Molasses
  • 3 tbsp (42g) Unsalted butter, melted
  • 1/4 cup (50g) Brown sugar
  • 1 tsp (2g) Ground cinnamon
  • 1 cup (120g) Powdered sugar
  • 2 tbsp (30ml) Milk
  • 1/2 tsp (2.5ml) Vanilla extract

Instructions:

  1. Whisk together the flour, sugar, instant yeast, ginger, cinnamon, and salt in a large bowl.
  2. Stir in the warm milk, melted butter, egg, and molasses until a soft, tacky dough forms.
  3. Mix the dough by hand or with a spoon for 2-3 minutes until smooth.
  4. Cover the bowl with a damp cloth and let the dough rest for 20 minutes in a warm spot.
  5. Divide the dough into 20-25 equal-sized pieces and roll each into a small ball about the size of a walnut.
  6. Arrange the dough balls on a parchment-lined baking sheet in the shape of a gingerbread man.
  7. Brush with melted butter and toss with a mixture of brown sugar and cinnamon.
  8. Bake for 25 minutes or until golden brown.
  9. Whisk together powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract to create a glaze, then drizzle over the cooled bread.