Preparation time
less than 30 mins
Cooking time
30 mins to 1 hour
Serves
Makes 12 slices
Recommended by
123 people
Dietary
An easy to make tea-time treat, subtly spiced with the warming flavour of ginger. Perfect for the colder months.
Preheat the oven to 180C/350FGas 4. Grease and line a 28cm x 18cm/11in x 7in baking tin with greaseproof 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. Leave to cool in the tin. Once cool, cut into squares.
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