Gingerbread

Cookbook | Dessert | Recipes

Ingredients

• 4oz Butter
• 4oz Brown sugar
• 8oz Golden syrup
• 8oz plain Flour
• 1 level teaspoon Baking powder
• 1 level teaspoon mixed spice
• 2 level teaspoon ground Ginger
• 2 Eggs
• 4 fluid oz Milk

Procedure

1. Put butter, sugar, and syrup in pan
2. Heat gently until butter melts
3. Place dry ingredients in bowl
4. Pour melted butter mixture into bowl, beating thoroughly
5. Warm milk in pan to dissolve syrup
6. Add milk to bowl, beating thoroughly
7. Stir in beaten eggs
8. Pour mixture into 8 inch lined square cake tin
9. Cook at 170°C (325°F) for one hour
10. Cool in tin for 15 minutes, then remove
11. Leave at least 1 day before cutting.

Notes, tips, and variations

• Variant: Parkin
  • In place of 8 oz plain flour, use 4 oz plain flour and 4 oz medium oatmeal.
  • Parkin is traditionally eaten in English cuisine around Bonfire Night.

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