Lancashire Parkin
The parkin is a type of gingerbread made with oatmeal, treacle, sugar and butter.
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 lb oatmeal
- 1 teaspoon ground ginger
- 8 oz brown sugar
- 8 oz butter
- 1 lb treacle molasses
- 1 teaspoonful allspice
Instructions
- Mix the dry ingredients.
- Heat treacle and butter; add to the dry mixture and leave to stand overnight.
- Place in a well greased shallow baking tin and bake in a moderate oven for about 2 hours.
- It is done when the parkin springs back when touched.
Calories: 4293 kcal
Carbohydrates: 645 g
Protein: 20 g
Fat: 195g
Saturated Fat: 119 g
Trans Fat: 7 g
Cholesterol: 488 mg
Sodium: 1878 mg
Potassium: 7499 mg
Fiber: 12 g
Sugar: 561 g
Vitamin A: 5668 IU
Vitamin C: 1 mg
Calcium: 1236 mg
Iron: 30 mg