North Country Parkin

• 6oz plain flour
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon

Sift together the flour, salt, spices and soda. Add the oatmeal and toss lightly, to mix. Warm the treacle, butter, sugar and milk together until the butter has melted. Cool slightly, add egg and beat well. Pour into the centre of the dry ingredients and stir rapidly until smooth. Turn into a greased and lined seven-inch square tin. Bake at 350°F, 180°C, gas mark 4, for one hour. Store in an ai