I know flapjacks are very common and there are recipes everywhere for them but I just had to share this particular recipe. I have been looking for a recipe for flapjacks for over 15 years. When I was a little girl I used to go and play with my friend, and her mum always had the most beautiful flapjacks. Through the years I have tried so many various recipes but they just didn't seem to have that crunch so when I tried this recipe last year I was absolutely delighted with the result and my 20 month old son adores them too. They are a nice healthy snack so I don't mind him having them, anything beats sweets or junk.
I usually add pumpkin seeds to the mixture or if I don't have them in the house some sesame seeds. You really can add anything, chocolate chips maybe for a bit of sweetness or raisins but if you add raisins make sure not to over cook them as they get burnt, trust me it has happened to me, the flapjacks were fine but the raisins were like bullets - it's all about trial and error.
The recipe is one by Rachel Allen and is taken from her book "Rachel's Food for Living". A truly excellent book.
Ingredients:
12 oz butter
2 generous tbsp golden syrup
6oz soft light brown sugar
1 tsp vanilla extract
3 oz plain flour
13 oz oats
Method:
Place the butter, golden syrup, sugar and vanilla extract in a large saucepan and bring up to a simmer and stir allowing the butter to melt. When you have a nice smooth texture take the saucepan off the heat and add in the flour and oats (and if you have any seeds etc.). Mix together and spread into a swiss roll tin.
Bake in an oven at 180 Celsius for about 20 to 25 minutes until they are a golden brown. Cut into squares when still warm in the tin and allow to cool a little before removing to a wire rack.
And yes they really are that simple.
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