Description
Rich mary berry oatmeal parkin blends traditional English baking with warm spices and wholesome oats. Comforting Yorkshire treats promise delightful moments of sweet indulgence you’ll cherish.
Ingredients
Scale
- 200g (7 oz) butter (plus extra for greasing)
- 250g (8.8 oz) self-raising flour
- 200g (7 oz) golden syrup
- 85g (3 oz) light soft brown sugar
- 1 tbsp ground ginger
- 85g (3 oz) treacle
- 1 large egg
- 4 tbsps milk
- 100g (3.5 oz) medium oatmeal
Instructions
- Preparation: Preheat oven to 160°C (320°F), adjusting to 140°C (285°F) for convection. Grease a 22-cm square baking pan and line with parchment paper.
- Liquid Fusion: In a large saucepan, delicately melt golden syrup, dark treacle, granulated sugar, and unsalted butter over low heat. Ensure complete sugar dissolution, then remove from heat.
- Dry Ingredient Integration: Whisk egg and whole milk in a separate bowl. Combine rolled oatmeal, all-purpose flour, and ground ginger in another mixing bowl. Gently fold dry ingredients into the warm syrup mixture.
- Batter Harmonization: Stir the egg and milk mixture into the saucepan until a smooth, uniform batter emerges. Carefully pour the mixture into the prepared baking pan, ensuring even distribution.
- Baking Technique: Place pan in the preheated oven and bake for 50-60 minutes. Confirm doneness by gently pressing the surface – it should feel firm and exhibit a slight springback.
- Cooling and Maturation: Allow the parkin to cool completely in the baking pan. Wrap securely in parchment paper and aluminum foil. Let the cake rest for 3-5 days to enhance flavor depth and moisture, maintaining its delectable quality for up to two weeks when stored correctly.
Notes
- Precision Matters: Use exact measurements for ingredients to ensure consistent texture and flavor in your parkin.
- Temperature Control: Watch oven settings carefully, as lower temperatures prevent burning and help achieve a perfectly moist cake.
- Resting Magic: Allowing the parkin to rest for 3-5 days intensifies its flavor and creates a more tender, rich texture.
- Storage Secret: Wrap the cake tightly in parchment and foil to maintain moisture and keep it fresh for up to two weeks.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Category: Breakfast, Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: UK
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 11
- Calories: 440
- Sugar: 34g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 62g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 70mg