Yorkshire Ginger Cake

Ingredients

• 20 lbs flour
• salt to taste
• sufficient water

Directions

The book gives no oven temperature. The 350°F (175°C) in the steps was added when the recipe was transcribed, as a starting point.

1. In a large bowl, mix flour and salt. Gradually add water to form a dough.

2. Knead the dough well until it is as dry as possible.

3. Cover the dough with a cloth and let it prove in a warm place for about 3 hours.

4. Knead the dough again with some flour, cover, and let it prove for another hour.

5. Turn the dough out onto a board, divide it into suitable-sized pieces, and shape into loaves.

6. Once nicely proved, bake in a moderate oven at 350°F (175°C) until golden.