Broonie (Scotland)

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Broonie (Scotland)

 

1/2 cup medium oatmeal

2 heaping tablespoons butter

1 scant teaspoon baking powder

1 beaten egg

pinch of salt

1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour

3 cups granulated sugar

2 tablespoons black treacle, molasses

1 cup buttermilk, divided

1 heaping teaspoon ground ginger

 

Mix oatmeal and flour thoroughly in large bowl. Rub in

butter. Add the sugar, salt, ginger and baking powder;

mix well.

Melt treacle until warm. Stir in beaten egg and half

the buttermilk. Stir mixture into flour, adding

buttermilk gradually. Stop when mixture is soft enough

to drop from a spoon. Amply grease a pan about 8

inches by 4 inches. Add mixture. Bake at 350 degrees

for about 1 1/4 hours or until well risen. Test to

ensure it is cooked in center by inserting a thin

skewer.

Let cool for a few minutes before removing from pan.

Cool on a rack; leave overnight if possible to let it

set.

 

 

 

 

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