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Basic Flapjacks

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Flapjacks in the United Kingdom (not to be confused with the American pancakes also called flapjacks) are a type of bar made using rolled oats, butter, brown sugar, and golden syrup. They're great for packed lunches and the like. This is a simple version with no fruit or raisins added. Try serving with whipped cream or with melted chocolate to dip.

Total 01:00
Yield 10

Ingredients

  • 110 g (½ cup or 4 oz) light brown sugar
  • 175 g (1½ cups or 6 oz) butter
  • 1 dessert spoon golden syrup
  • 175 g (1½ cups or 6 oz) rolled oats

Instructions

  1. 1
    Preheat the oven to 150°C (300°F or Gas Mark 2).
  2. 2
    Place the sugar, butter, and golden syrup together in a medium saucepan and heat until the butter has melted.
  3. 3
    Remove the saucepan from the heat and stir in the oats.
  4. 4
    Press the mixture out over the base of a lightly-greased 7½-inch (19 cm) square baking tin.
  5. 5
    Bake in the centre of the oven for 40 minutes.
  6. 6
    When baked, allow to cool in the tin for 10–15 minutes before cutting into oblong bars.
  7. 7
    Leave until cold before removing the flapjacks from the tin, then store in an airtight container.
Category
Desserts

Recipe Attribution

Wikibooks Cookbook
en.wikibooks.org/wiki/Cookbook:Basic_Flapjacks