Ingredients

  • 4 ounces self rising flour
  • 4 ounces wholemeal self-rising flour
  • 4 ounces butter
  • 5 fluid ounces milk
  • 2 tablespoons corn syrup
  • 4 ounces granulated sugar
  • 2 ounces sultanas
  • 2 teaspoons ginger powder
  • 1 egg

Method

  • Preheat the oven to 375F Grease a metal baking tray with a pastry (or paint) brush or butter paper; turn the baking tray upside down after greasing with organic sunflower oil to allow any excess oil to drain away.
  • Melt together the butter, milk and golden syrup in a pan.
  • Sieve the flours into a mixing bowl, then add the sugar, sultanas and ginger powder.
  • Add the melted butter-syrup liquid and the beaten egg to the dry ingredients.
  • Stir well.
  • Pour into the greased baking tray and bake for about 40 minutes.
  • Test for its readiness with a skewer or gently touching with a finger to see whether firm.
  • Leave to cool and cut into squares.