His results - Lemon Ginger Bars

I was out of candied ginger and they didn't have any at the only shop open when I went to pick up ingredients for this. Instead I used candied peel and grated fresh ginger. Other than that I more or less followed the recipe apart from adding in a pinch of salt and doubling the quantities. I thought these were delicious. I wish I'd added a little more ginger but I'm a huge ginger fan. They were pretty cakey rather than crisp or chewy which are the two directions bars tend to go. I can certainly recommend them!

Recipe 55 - Lemon Ginger Bars

She is a fiend for ginger and I'm a fan too. I know she'll approve of this week's choice!

You can find the recipe here at serious eats.

We'll be needing:

• 300g plain flour
  
• 50g sugar
• 2 tablespoons ground ginger
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 230g unsalted butter
• 1 large egg
• 40g chopped crystallized ginger
• 2 tablespoons honey
• 2 teaspoons finely grated lemon zest
• 200g confectioners’ sugar
• 3 tablespoons lemon juice

His results - These Lemon Muffins

I made a loaf rather than muffins. It was an easy recipe, low on washing up which is always appreciated. It was pretty good. Moist enough and with a good texture but to be honest I can't see why it has got so many rave reviews. We've made plenty of better cakes. Solid but not outstanding I'd say.