pinkgirl   10 #1 Posted July 6, 2008 In a large bowl mix together;  8oz self-raising flour, 8oz oatmeal, 8oz sugar, 2 teaspoon ginger  Then rub in;  4oz margarine  Next in a microwave container put;  4oz black treacle, 4oz golden syrup, 4oz lard,  And melt for a couple of minutes in microwave.  Add the treacle mixture to the rubbed in mixture  then add;  2 eggs whisked into 1 cup of milk  once combined put into a lined large tin or roasting tin at 140c for around 1 hour Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
mtiger   10 #2 Posted July 6, 2008 Is there an alternative to using lard; can margarine be used instead? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
pinkgirl   10 #3 Posted July 6, 2008 Is there an alternative to using lard; can margarine be used instead?  Not as far as I know Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
The Miller   10 #4 Posted July 21, 2008 There's no lard in this parkin:  225g (8oz) Plain Flour 225g (8oz) Medium Oatmeal 110g (4oz) Margarine or butter 110g (4oz) Golden Syrup 110g (4oz) Black Treacle 110g 4oz Sugar 1 Egg, beaten 4 tsp Ground Ginger 1 tsp Bicarbonate of Soda Pinch Salt  Pre-heat oven to 170°C: 325°F: Gas 3. Grease and line a square baking tin with buttered greaseproof paper. Sieve the flour, bicarbonate of soda, ginger, and salt Add the oats and sugar, mix lightly. Gently rub in the margarine or butter. Stir in the beaten egg. Gently warm the syrup and treacle, so that they can be easily poured. Make a well in the centre of the mixture and add the syrup and treacle. Mix thoroughly. Pour the mixture into the prepared baking tin. Bake for 45-60 minutes or until firm and cooked. Allow to cool for at 15-20 minutes before removing from the tin. Cut into squares, keep in an airtight tin for 24 to 48 hours before serving. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
happyhippy   11 #5 Posted July 21, 2008 I didn't think lard would ever be used in a parkin???? Anyway, I think I might have to make some with youngest tomorrow now! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...