Ye Ole Gingerbread Recipe

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour an 8x4 inch loaf pan.

In a small saucepan combine the butter sugar golden syrup and milk. Bring to a boil then remove from heat and set aside. Sift the flour baking soda ginger and allspice into a large bowl. Stir in the boiled mixture until just blended. Pour the batter into the prepared pan.

Turn down the oven to 325 degrees F (160 degrees C) and bake for 1 hour or until the top of the loaf springs back when lightly touched.