Ingredients

• 1 slice of gammon (approx. 9” long x 4” wide)
• 6 oz/175g plain flour
• 3 oz/75g lard
• 2 tablespoons of water
• Pinch of salt

This is a recipe that dates back to the 19^th Century.

In the old East Riding of Yorkshire Ham Cakes were made for workers in the harvest fields. This recipe makes 4 good separate chunks – delicious hot or cold.

Method

1. Mix the flour, lard and water to form the pastry
2. Roll out in a rectangle
3. Lay the gammon on one side of pastry & dampen edges of pastry
4. Fold the pastry over the top and seal edges. Prick the top with a fork.
5. Brush the pastry with beaten egg and bake in a hot oven ( 220C/425F, gas mark 7) for 15 minutes, then reduce the oven temperature to a low 170C/325F, gas mark 3 for a further 30 minutes.
6. Serve by cutting into three or four slices.

Source:  ‘Traditional Food in Yorkshire’ (2014) by Peter Brears.  Published by Prospect Books.