Yorkshire Parkin

Method

1. I

   Preheat oven to 150°C/Gas 2/300°F and grease an oven proof dish, approx 10x10 or equivalent.

2. II

   Over a very low heat, melt the butter with the golden syrup, treacle and sugar, stirring continuously until the sugar is all melted.

3. III

   In a bowl sift together flour, oatmeal, baking soda, salt, ginger and cinnamon.

4. IV

   Make a well in the centre and pour in the melted butter mixture.

5. V

   Beat together.

6. VI

   When combined add the egg and mix until you have a smooth soft batter.

7. VII

   If the batter seems to be stiff add 1tbsp of milk.

8. VIII

   Pour into the greased oven dish and bake 50-60 minutes in the top half of your oven.

9. IX

   Cool and cut into squares.

10. X

    This will last a long time if you store it in an airtight cookie tin.