Gingerbread Recipe Honey

Ingredients

• 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour (sifted for lightness)
• 1 tsp baking soda (for leavening)
• ¼ tsp salt (to balance sweetness)
• ½ cup finely ground almond meal (adds subtle nutty texture)
• ¾ cup honey (preferably raw or wildflower for robust flavor)
• ½ cup unsalted butter (melted and slightly cooled)
• 1 large egg (room temperature, to bind ingredients)
• ½ cup warm water (to dissolve honey and activate leavening)
• 2 tbsp ground ginger (freshly ground preferred)
• 1 tbsp ground cinnamon (quality cinnamon intensifies aroma)
• ½ tsp ground cloves (use sparingly for depth)
• ¼ tsp ground nutmeg (adds warmth)
• 1 tsp vanilla extract (enhances all spices and sweetness)