Parkin

[barry1010]

If you can make it exactly the same as my mother did, please do so and send it to me.

[Hazlinny]

By post, Barry? Or do you just want the recipe?

[douglas9401]

Oi! Can't you see the no parkin signs?

[Vagus]

I just looked up the recipe and didn’t realise it has oatmeal in it, you live and learn.

[barry1010]

By post or hand delivered, straight out of the oven

[barry1010]

No oats makes it gingerbread

[Hazlinny]

Would that be the Yorkshire Parkin or the Lancashire Parkin?

[barry1010]

My mother’s Parkin. Maybe it’s the Birmingham version

[Hazlinny]

This is Scottish Parkin.

https://hamlynsoats.co.uk/recipes/parkin/

[bednobs]

it really is parkin time of year coming (to me it's associated with bonfire night)
I don't understand why you don't see it more often - it's lovely AND lasts for ages (well it doesnt last long in my house!)

[barry1010]

It does last for ages. My mother always put molasses in it. Whenever my children went camping with the Guides and Scouts she would give them a huge tin full for the midnight feasts.

[pastafreak]

It sounds a bit like the Maryland gingerbread my mum made...and then by me too. Full of spices, dark brown sugar, and molasses. Brings back memories.

[pastafreak]

Ps...looking at Parkin recipes, I also used black treacle.
So maybe the American version has its roots in Yorkshire.