The lone-dweller, in need of the balm that only a freshly baked biscuit can provide ... Line a baking sheet with baking parchment – you don’t need to line it if it’s nonstick.

Preheat the oven to 180C/160C Fan/Gas 4. Line two baking trays with baking paper. Roll the dough out to a 0.5cm/¼in thickness on a lightly floured surface. Using cutters, cut out the gingerbread ...