sift flour, ginger and bicarbonate into a bowl, add sugar and mix

rub in butter until mix resembles breadcrumbs

add egg and syrup then mix to form a dough

roll out on a floured surface to 1cm deep and cut with cookie cutters or a tumbler

place on greased baking sheet and refrigerate for 1 hour

preheat oven to 170'C/gas mark 3

bake for 10-15mins or until golden brown

allow to cool slightly before enjoying!