Time to Bake Parkin-and a bonus outfit post
Parkin is best made a week ahead, so if you want some for Bonfire Night, you'd best start planning now. This is a photo from a few years ago, and though it isn't pretty, I assure you the gingerbread is wonderful. Every year I bake one, then wish I'd made two. I'm going to try doubling the recipe this year, and I'll report back on how that goes. It might make more sense to simply make two separate batches. You Will Need: 1 cup butter 1 1/4 cups dark brown sugar 2 ounces dark molasses 7 ounces golden syrup (or corn syrup if you can't find golden) 3/4 cup rolled oats (not quick) 1 3/4 cup plain flour 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon baking powder 4 teaspoons ground ginger 1/4 cup finely chopped crystalised ginger 1 teaspoon nutmeg 1 teaspoon mixed spice 2 large eggs 2 tablespoons milk Line a 9x13 inch pan with parchment. Preheat oven to 275 degrees F. In a saucepan, melt the butter, sugar, molasses, and golden syrup over medium heat until combined. Don't let it bo...