The Recipe
Yorkshire Parkin - Sticky Oatmeal Gingerbread for Bonfire Night
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Ingredients
DESCRIPTION
A wonderful tradition from Northern England, in particular from the county of Yorkshire; this wonderful gingerbread is traditionally eaten on the 5th November which is Bonfire Night, also called Guy Fawkes night or Fireworks Night. There are many ways to make ginger parkin; this is my recipe for this deliciously, sticky and dark gingerbread with oats. This recipe is an egg free parkin, and I was always told that Parkin should NEVER contain eggs in it, whether that is true or not, I'm not sure! Try to plan ahead when you make this recipe, it is MUCH better when kept for 2 to 3 days before eating, as it become stickier and more intense in flavour. This keeps for up to 2 weeks in an airtight container and freezes well, if there is any left! I use jumbo porridge oats in my parkin, for a nice chewy texture - but any porridge oats or oatmeal will be suitable. Please note, if you make this with the suggested alternatives of corn syrup and molasses, it will not be quite the same flavour, but it should still be sticky!
INGREDIENTS
- 9 ounces plain white flour or 9 ounces whole wheat flour
- 7 ounces brown sugar
- 3 1/2 ounces porridge oats or 3 1/2 ounces oatmeal
- 1 tablespoon ground ginger
- 2 ounces preserved crystallized ginger, chopped
- 5 ounces softened butter or 5 ounces softened margarine
- 7 ounces golden syrup or 7 ounces corn syrup
- 3 ounces black treacle or 3 ounces molasses
- 1 teaspoon bicarbonate of soda
- 2 teaspoons vinegar
- 1/4 pint milk
DIRECTIONS
NUTRITION
| Calories | 333 | 17% | |
| Cholesterol | 27 | 9% | |
| Carbohydrates | 57 | 21% | |
| Fat | 11 | 14% | |
| Protein | 4 | 8% |