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The preparation method for this medieval gingerbread involved using a mortar and pestle to create fine bread crumbs, followed by mixing them with boiling honey and spices. The final mixture was allowed to cool and firm up before being cut into desired shapes. The use of mortar and pestle not only connected this modern baker to historical practices but also underscored the labor-intensive processes behind medieval cooking.
After allowing the gingerbread to harden, it was generously sprinkled with sugar and decorated with whole cloves for a festive presentation—an act reminiscent of the opulence associated with gingerbread in its heyday.