Irish Treacle Bread

2 tablespoons dark molasses
7 fl oz milk (approximately)
1 1/2 tablespoons sugar
1 lb flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon cream of tartar
1 teaspoon bicarbonate of soda
Good pinch of ground ginger

Heat the molasses and milk together. Mix all dry ingredients together: add liquid until a soft dough is achieved. With floured hands, shape into a round cake about 1 1/2 inches thick.

Cut into farls, put on a floured baking sheet and bake at 400F for 40 minutes.

Farls: triangular cake: a triangular oatcake, scone, or piece of shortbread, made by cutting a round cake into four sections