Spiced Parkin Bites

Ingredients

• plain flour — 200g
• fine oatmeal — 100g
• black treacle — 100g
• golden syrup — 100g
• salted butter — 100g
• soft dark brown sugar — 50g
• ground ginger — 2 tsp
• baking powder — 1 tsp
• whole milk — 80ml
• egg — 1 medium

Method

1. 1

   Preheat the oven to 160C (fan) and line the square tin with parchment paper.

2. 2

   In a large saucepan, melt the butter, black treacle, golden syrup, and brown sugar over low heat until smooth; set aside to cool slightly.

3. 3

   In a mixing bowl, combine the plain flour, fine oatmeal, ground ginger, and baking powder.

4. 4

   Whisk the egg and milk together, then stir into the cooled treacle mixture.

5. 5

   Pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients and stir until just combined.

6. 6

   Pour the batter into the prepared tin and bake for 35-40 minutes until firm to the touch.

7. 7

   Allow to cool completely in the tin before cutting into 16 uniform squares.