Yorkshire Gingerbread

Directions

1. 1
   Grease and line a 12 x 8-inch pan.
2. 2
   Preheat the oven to 350°. Gently heat margarine, sugar and syrup until just melted.
3. 3
   In a bowl, sift the flour, ginger and cinnamon; mix well until evenly colored.
4. 4
   Stir in the melted mixture.
5. 5
   Beat the eggs into this mixture.
6. 6
   Warm the milk until lukewarm; add the bicarbonate of soda.
7. 7
   Beat well until smooth and even (mixture will be very soft).
8. 8
   Pour mixture into greased pan and bake for 1 to 1 1/4 hours.
9. 9
   Leave in the baking pan for about 10 minutes before cutting into squares.