Parkincakes 1/2 kg oatmeal, fine 2 teaspoon baking powder 120 gm lard 2 teaspoon ginger, ground 1 teaspoon mixed spice 250 gm golden syrup Rub the lard into the oatmeal and mix in the spices and baking powder. Warm the syrup and mix it into the oatmeal till you have a stiff mixture. Grease a flat baking tin, pour in the parkin and bake for 1 to 1 1/4 hours at 300F, gas mark 2 From: The Cookery of England by Elisabeth Ayrton |
