Yesterday was Guy Fawkes Day. I looked up stuff to eat for that day and this was one of the things suggested. You can eat it anytime, but it's special to the 5th of November. I've seen it mentioned on British programs but I've never tried it so I figured I'd make some. It looks a lot like gingerbread made with oatmeal. I looked at a few recipes before I found one in cups and spoons instead of grams but they seemed pretty similar so I'll go with this blended one.
2 c flour
1 c oats, whizzed in a blender to break them up
1 1/2 tap baking powder
2 tsp ginger
1/3 tsp each (or so) cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, mace allspice (if you don't have one just leave it out)
1/4 tsp salt
1 c molasses
1/4/c golden syrup
1 c loosely packed brown sugar
1 stick (8 oz) butter
2 large eggs
2 Tbsp whole milk if needed
In a large bowl, mix together all the dry ingredients.
Over medium heat mix together all the sweet ingredients until the butter melts and they're well blended.
Mix sweets with drys and mix in 2 eggs. Add milk if needed. I didn't need milk this time.
Butter a square pan and line with waxed paper or parchment.
Pour the Parkin mix into the pan and bake at 350 for 60-80 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Let cool in the pan then turn out onto a plate and remove the waxed paper/parchment before cutting into squares. Take off the waxed paper as soon as it cools or you'll have a devil of a time getting it off.
Yes, you can eat it right away, ice cream and whipped cream on top are good, but it's even better after it's sat a couple days in a tightly sealed tin, then it's way yummy.
Serve plain with tea or milk or with a bit of whipped cream and maybe ice cream. If you really want to guild the lily you can pour caramel sauce over it or ice it with buttercream or cream cheese icing...but that's not necessary, although it does make it easier to decorate if someone wants this as a birthday or other holiday cake.
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