Parkin Biscuits

• 2 oz. plain flour
• 2 oz. oatmeal
• 1½ oz.

Sift and mix flour, oatmeal, sugar and spices, and rub in the fat. Add soda, syrup and egg. Mix well to a fairly stiff consistency. Form into balls and place a little apart on greased baking-sheets; put 1 a blanched almond on top of each. Bake in a moderate to warm oven (350°–335° F., <