French Christmas Gingerbread

Ingredients

• 1300 g flour(300g)
• 2100 g date syrup(100g)
• 350 g sugar(50g)
• 4100 ml plant-based milk(100g)
• 580 g almond paste(80g)
• 680 g neutral oil(80g)
• 740 ml orange juice and zest(40g)
• 81 baking powder sachet(15g)
• 92 teaspoon four spice mix(5g)

Instructions

1. 1Mix plant-based milk, oil, date syrup, orange zest and juice together.
2. 2Add baking powder and spices, mix well.
3. 3Incorporate sugar and flour until smooth.
4. 4Pour into a lined mold.
5. 5Bake at 140°C in a convection oven for approximately 1 hour and 15 minutes.
6. 6While warm, wrap the gingerbread in plastic wrap and let it rest overnight.
7. 7Decorate before serving if desired.