Classic Yorkshire Parkin
by katplaystennis • 2026
Why some badges are missing
- Not vegan: butter → try dairy-free butter
- Not gluten-free: medium oatmeal → try certified gluten-free oats
- Not dairy-free: butter → try dairy-free butter
- Not egg-free: large egg → try ground flaxseed and water (1 tbsp ground flaxseed + 3 tbsp water per egg, rested 5 min)
- Not low-FODMAP: medium oatmeal
- Not low-GI / diabetic-friendly: self-raising flour → try wholemeal flour
- Not kidney-friendly: self-raising flour
Based on listed ingredients — always check labels for allergies.
Prep
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Cook
75m
Rest
2m
Serves
Rating
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Ingredients
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200 g medium oatmeal
100 g self-raising flour
100 g plain flour
1 tbsp ground ginger
1 tsp mixed spice
1 tsp bicarbonate of soda
1 pinch salt
150 g dark muscovado sugar
150 g butter
200 g black treacle
50 g golden syrup
1 Unit large egg
100 ml milk
Tools
- · 8-inch / 20cm square tin
- · mixing bowl
- · pan
- · wire rack
Instructions
Step by step
- 1
Preheat oven to 140C fan / 160C / 325F. Grease and line your tin.
- 2
Mix dry: oatmeal, both flours, ginger, mixed spice, bicarb, salt, sugar in a large bowl.
- 3
Melt: butter, treacle and golden syrup gently in a pan until smooth. Don't boil.
- 4
Pour the melted mix into the dry. Beat egg with milk, then stir in. You get a very wet, dark batter.
- 5
Pour into tin, level. Bake 60- until firm, dark, and slightly cracked on top. It will still feel soft - it firms as it cools.
- 6
Cool in tin , then turn out onto a wire rack to cool completely.
- 7
Wrap tightly and store 2-3 days before cutting for maximum stickiness.
- 8
To serve: Cut into squares and serve on a vintage plate with a strong, hot cuppa.
Per serving
serves 16AI estimate only — not medical advice. Figures are approximations based on standard ingredient data and may vary by brand, portion size and preparation. Always double-check if cooking for allergies, diabetes, or strict dietary needs.
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Edit on 2026-09-20
Edited 9/20/2026, 4:46:23 AM
