Instructions

1. 1
   Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F or Gas Mark 4).
2. 2
   Sift the flour into a mixing bowl, then rub in the butter.
3. 3
   Sift in the caster sugar, baking powder, and spices, then mix well.
4. 4
   Add the syrup to the mixture, then stir in until it becomes a dough.
5. 5
   Roll the dough out into little balls about the size of walnuts.
6. 6
   Place the balls on a baking tray, then bake for 15 minutes.
7. 7
   Allow the fairings to cool for a few minutes on the cooling rack before serving.