Ruth Sutcliffe

Nov 1, 2024 | bbc.co.uk | Ruth Sutcliffe |Emily Angle |Annie Rigg |Lorraine Pascale

You need something to fortify you when you're out in the freezing cold watching the fireworks. These tasty treats can be prepped in advance or whipped up pretty quickly when you need warming up.

Mar 8, 2023 | bbc.co.uk | Ruth Sutcliffe

Preheat the oven to 180C/350FGas 4. Grease and line a 28x18cm/11x7in baking tin with baking paper. Mix the flour, sugar, ginger and bicarbonate of soda together in a bowl. Using your fingers, rub the margarine in until the mixture resembles breadcrumbs. Add the beaten egg, syrup and hot water and mix well with a wooden spoon until combined. Pour the mixture into the prepared tin and bake in the middle of the oven for 35–40 minutes, or until golden-brown and the top is springy to the touch.