James Martin gingerbread garage recipe on Home Comforts at Christmas

James Martin make delicious gingerbread garage biscuit for the festive season on Home Comforts at Christmas.

James says: “This customised gingerbread garage is the perfect Christmas gift for cake lovers and petrolheads alike.”

The ingredients are: 800g soft light brown sugar, 800g butter, softened, 4 tbsp treacle, 400g golden syrup, 4 tbsp ground ginger, 8 tsp ground mixed spice, 2 tsp ground cloves, 1 tsp bicarbonate of soda, 2kg plain flour, plus extra for dusting and 4-6 tbsp cold water.

For the icing: 2kg icing sugar and 9 free-range egg whites.

To decorate: 3 toy cars, selection of brightly coloured chocolate and jelly sweets and selection of milk and white chocolate buttons.