Flapjacks
A standard chewy and filling oat flapjack which can be used as the basis for many variations
Ingredients
- 170 g margarine
- 100 g caster sugar
- 170 p porridge oats
- 60 g self raising flour
- A pinch of salt
- 2-3 tsp of Golden Syrup optional
Instructions
Preparatory Tasks
- Preheat oven to 180 ° C
- Line an 8" x 12" baking tin (approx. 20cm x 30cm) with greaseproof paper
- Weigh the oats and flour using a suitable bowl or container then add the salt
- Weigh the sugar into a separate bowl or container
- Weigh the margarine - ideally directly into the pan to be used
Cooking
- Melt the margarine in a pan over low heat
- Add the sugar and stir until the mixture is fully dissolved
- (Optional) Add the golden syrup and continue stirring the mixture
- Remove the pan from the heat
Mixing
- Add the oats, sifted flour and salt into the warm mixture
- Stir until everything is completely coated
- Pour the mixture into the lined baking tin and level it off
Baking
- Bake on centre shelf for about 17/18 mins (until a light brown colour)
- Remove from the oven and remove from the baing tray using the greaseproof paper, leave to cool on a wire rack
- Cut into required shapes and store in an airtight container