SCOTS GINGERBREAD (OLD SCOTTISH RECIPE)
Here is another old Scottish recipe that is printed on the linen towel I have hanging on my kitchen wall. I love the way people were able to cook back then - with such scanty directions! I think cooks back then just KNEW some things so they didn't have to be put in the recipe. Such as, preheat the oven and what a proper baking...
Provided by Susan Feliciano
Categories Sweet Breads
Time 1h
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- 1. Original version: Beat 8 oz. butter to a cream. Mix with 12 oz. flour, 4 oz. oatmeal, 1/2 gill cream. Stir in 12 oz. treacle, 1 oz. green ginger, 4 oz. lemon peel cut into fine shreds. Work the whole into a light dough. Bake in a greased tin for 45 minutes.
- 2. Modern version: Cream the butter. Beat in flour, oats, and cream. Add in sorghum, ginger, and lemon peel. (This looks like a lot of peel. I wouldn't pack it down in the cup.) Combine well.
- 3. Preheat oven to 350-375 degrees. Grease a 9 x 13 inch cake pan. Spread batter into prepared pan.
- 4. Bake at 350 to 375 degrees about 40-45 minutes. Watch carefully so it doesn't burn. Since no temperature was given in the recipe, and temperatures varied greatly back then, it's hard to judge how long to cook it.
- 5. Cool 10 minutes in pan. May cut and serve from pan, or turn out onto serving plate and slice to serve.
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Nicky Baker
[email protected]I've never had Scottish gingerbread before, but this recipe was a great introduction! The gingerbread was moist and flavorful, and the spices were perfectly balanced. I will definitely be making this again.
FRANK MONOMATO
[email protected]This gingerbread is amazing! It's so moist and flavorful. I love the combination of spices and molasses. It's the perfect treat for a cold winter day.
Mahade Hasan Office
[email protected]I love this Scottish gingerbread! It's so easy to make and it always turns out delicious. I especially love the way the spices and molasses flavor the gingerbread.
Keya Akter
[email protected]This gingerbread is delicious! The molasses and spices give it a really unique flavor. I will definitely be making this again.
Agnes Ogie
[email protected]I've made this gingerbread several times and it's always a hit! It's the perfect treat for a holiday party.
Genevieve Courtney
[email protected]This gingerbread is so easy to make and it always turns out delicious. I love the way the spices and molasses flavor the gingerbread.
Mosa Gemar
[email protected]I love the way the molasses and spices flavor this gingerbread. It's the perfect treat for a cold winter day.
Eunice Kyalo
[email protected]This is the best Scottish gingerbread recipe I've ever tried! The gingerbread is moist and flavorful, with a crispy outer crust. I will definitely be making this again.
sk Shahin
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of gingerbread, but this recipe changed my mind! The molasses and spices give it a really unique flavor that I love. I will definitely be making this again.
Amandi Obadiegwu
[email protected]This gingerbread is a great make-ahead treat. I made it a few days before Christmas and it was still moist and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again next year.
Cynthia Walters
[email protected]I made this gingerbread for a holiday party and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved the flavor and the crispy outer crust. I will definitely be making this again.
Kelly Chetty
[email protected]This gingerbread is a delicious and easy-to-make treat. I love the way the molasses and spices flavor the gingerbread. It's the perfect treat for a cold winter day.
Becky Lambert
[email protected]I've never had Scottish gingerbread before, but this recipe was a great introduction! The gingerbread was moist and flavorful, and the spices were perfectly balanced. I will definitely be making this again.
Paul Ford
[email protected]This gingerbread is amazing! It's so moist and flavorful. I love the combination of spices and molasses. It's the perfect treat for a cold winter day.
Malik Lewis
[email protected]I love this Scottish gingerbread! It's so easy to make and it always turns out delicious. I especially love the way the spices and molasses flavor the gingerbread.
Ritu Ahmed
[email protected]This recipe is a keeper! The gingerbread turned out perfectly. It was moist and flavorful, with a crispy outer crust. I will definitely be making this again.
Arrogant mom
[email protected]This gingerbread is so delicious! The molasses and spices give it a really unique flavor. I also love the crispy outer crust. I will definitely be making this again.
Desy Bush
[email protected]I've been making this Scottish gingerbread for years and it's always a hit! The molasses and spices give it a wonderful flavor that everyone loves. It's also really easy to make, which is a bonus.
Abigail Pomary
[email protected]This Scottish gingerbread is a delightful treat! The combination of spices and molasses gives it a unique flavor that is both sweet and slightly tangy. I followed the recipe exactly and the gingerbread turned out perfectly. It was moist and flavorful