Parkin is a sticky oatmeal gingerbread cake which has been popular in northern England- particularly Yorkshire and Lancashire- for centuries. Preparation time: 20 minutes Cooking time: 1 hour Required storage time: 2-5 days Serves: 10 Difficulty: Easy Ingredients 140g/5 oz/⅔ cups of butter, plus extra for greasing 200g/7 oz/just under ⅔ cup of golden syrupContinue reading “Yorkshire Parkin”
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Bustrengo
Bustrengo is eaten all year round in San Marino, but it’s particularly popular at Christmas. Light, moist and packed with citrus and fruit, Bustrengo is a delightful Mediterranean alternative to Christmas cake Preparation time: 15 minutes Cooking time: 1 hour Difficulty: Easy Serves: 10-20 Ingredients 150g/5oz/1 cup of cornmeal 100g/3.5oz/1 cup of plain flour 100g/3.5oz/7/8Continue reading “Bustrengo”
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