Parkin (from Mrs Hartley next door)
Mrs Hartley's Yorkshire parkin
The neighbour who taught Nan Bonfire Night. The card is in Mrs Hartley's handwriting, and Nan added a little allspice, which Mrs Hartley never knew about.
Serves 12. 1 hour 20, plus 3 days.
You'll need
Serves
12
Tick things off as you get them out.
Method
- 1
Heat the oven to 160°C (140°C fan). Line a 22cm square tin.
- 2
Melt the butter, syrup, treacle and sugar together over a low heat. Don't let it boil.
About 5 minutes
- 3
Mix the oatmeal, flour and spices in a big bowl. Pour in the melted mixture, then the eggs and milk, and stir until smooth.
- 4
Pour into the tin and bake until firm and a skewer comes out nearly clean.
About 50 minutes
- 5
Cool in the tin, then wrap in foil and leave for three days before cutting.