Fig Parkin Gingerbread - 1950's
Figs are nice but not common. If you can get your hands on some, then here is a little recipe that'd make a nice tea accompaniment or a quick fix for gingerbread-heads. 6 ozs. self raising flour 2 ozs. margarine 2 ozs. oatmeal 1 oz. sugar 4 ozs. figs 1 egg 1 teaspoonful of ground ginger 2 tablespoonfuls of syrup Pinch of salt little milk 1. Sift flour and salt into a bowl. Rub in the marge, add sugar, ginger, oatmeal and chopped figs. 2. Melt syrup and add with beaten egg and milk to make a soft dropping consistency. 3. Turn into greased and lined tin and bake in a moderately hot oven for about 1.5 hours.