Calceby Inckles
Introduction
Wip ymbe
(For a swarm of bees)
Anglo-Saxon metrical charm
Sitte ge, sigewif, sigad to eordan, naefre ge wilde to wude fleogan, beo ge swa gemindige,
Ingredients
(All measures in imperial Anglo-Saxon....)
Cake
6oz honey
5oz butter
3oz soft brown sugar
1tablespoon water
2 large eggs
7oz Self-raising flour
Topping
2oz icing sugar
1tablespoon honey
2 teaspoons water
Method
1 .Put honey, butter, sugar and water into a pan.
2. Heat gently until melted - remove from heat.
3. Cool slightly.
4. Add beaten eggs and flour and mix thoroughly.
5. Spoon into a lined 2lb loaf tin or 7inch cake tin
6. Cook at 180° gas mark 4 for 45 mins
7. Test with a wooden skewer.
8. Cool slightly before turning out onto rack
For topping:
1. Mix together icing sugar, honey and water to form a smooth paste.
2. Trickle over cake.
3. Freezes well