The Lancashire Hotpots – The Baking Song

The Baking Song by The Lancashire Hotpots is a great way to get into the kitchen and have some fun. This traditional Northern English folk song is a real crowd pleaser and is perfect for a summer’s evening. It's a simple recipe that can be enjoyed by all the family. The ingredients are easy to find and the instructions are straightforward.

Ingredients

- 2 cups self-raising flour
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 4 tablespoons butter
- ¼ teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 2 eggs
- ½ cup milk
- ½ cup currants

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
2. Grease and line an 8-inch round cake tin.
3. In a medium bowl, mix together the flour, sugar, butter, baking powder, and cinnamon.
4. In a separate bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, and currants.
5. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and mix until just combined.
6. Pour the batter into the prepared tin and bake for 25 minutes or until a skewer inserted into the center comes out clean.
7. Allow to cool before serving.

Nutrition

One slice of The Baking Song provides approximately:

- Calories: 230
- Protein: 5.5g
- Fat: 9.5g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1.5g
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 120mg

Enjoying the Baking Song

The Baking Song is a great way to get the whole family involved in the kitchen. It’s a great way to get everyone to work together to create a delicious treat. It can be served as a tea-time snack or a dessert. The currants give the cake a lovely sweetness and the cinnamon adds a nice spice.

The Baking Song is a great recipe for beginners as it’s so straightforward and it’s also a great way to introduce children to baking. It’s a fun way to get the kids involved in the kitchen. They can help with measuring, mixing, and pouring the batter into the tin.

The Baking Song is a simple and delicious recipe that can be enjoyed by the whole family. It’s a great way to get everyone involved in the kitchen and have some fun. The ingredients are easy to find and the instructions are straightforward. Give it a try and see what you think!