Description
Delightful Homemade Flapjacks deliver a classic British treat with golden oats and sweet honey. Crisp edges and chewy centers make these irresistible snacks perfect for afternoon tea or quick energy boosts.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 5 ounces (142 grams) porridge oats
- 4 ounces (113 grams) butter or margarine
Sweeteners:
- 2 ounces (57 grams) demerara sugar
- 2 tablespoons (30 milliliters) golden syrup
Binding Ingredients:
- 1 ounce (28 grams) plain flour
Instructions
- Gently melt butter, sugar, and golden syrup in a small saucepan over low heat, stirring carefully to create a smooth, golden liquid without allowing it to bubble.
- Remove pan from heat and immediately incorporate oats and flour, stirring thoroughly to ensure every oat is evenly coated and glistening.
- Transfer the mixture into a prepared 8-inch square baking tin, using the back of a spoon to compress and distribute the mixture uniformly and firmly.
- Place the tin in a preheated oven at 180°C (350°F) and bake for 15-20 minutes, watching carefully to achieve a pale golden color without over-browning.
- Allow the flapjacks to cool completely within the tin, ensuring they set properly before carefully cutting into 12 precise, even squares.
Notes
- Gently melt ingredients to avoid burning or caramelizing the sugar, which can make the flapjacks taste bitter.
- Use a low heat and stir constantly to create a smooth, even mixture that coats the oats perfectly.
- For gluten-free version, replace regular flour with ground almonds or gluten-free oat flour to maintain the classic texture.
- Add extra flavor by mixing in dried fruits like cranberries or chopped nuts before baking for a personalized twist on the traditional recipe.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15-20 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: British
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 334
- Sugar: 18 g
- Sodium: 25 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 11 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0.2 g
- Carbohydrates: 37 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 43 mg