100-year-old recipe found hidden in historic bakery

The owners of an historic bakery were stunned when they found a 100-year-old recipe for gingerbread hidden behind a bench.

Steve and Alison Ball, who run Lawtons Pie Shop in Leek, Staffordshire, discovered the tatty envelope containing a list of ingredients while redecorating their Derby Street premises.

Following the find, the couple and their baking team decided to recreate the sweet treat.

Having received positive feedback, Alison and Steve are hoping the cake-like biscuits will soon become synonymous with Leek in much the same way as Bakewell pudding.

Alison, who took over the shop with Steve 15 years ago, said:

The couple now hope the final result can be used to promote the town of Leek throughout the nation: