How to Make Classic British Flapjacks
Start with melting butter in a pan with syrup, brown sugar, mixing over medium-low heat until well combined and fluid. You want to mix well so that no separation of the butter is visible. Syrup: This recipe calls for Golden Syrup, which is commonly used in British baking (it can be found in the baking section of American grocery stores). If you can’t find it and you’re in the US, I recommend using dark corn syrup, maple syrup, or honey. Add the oats to the pan with the syrup mixture. I’ve seen a lot of recipes add it to a bowl with the oats, and I’ve never understood why you’d want to dirty another bowl when you can do it all in one pot. Coat the oats well with the syrup mixture. This would be a great time to add some chocolate chips or dried fruit if you like to customize your flapjacks. Add the mixture into your prepared pan. Spread the into the pan evenly with the back of a spoon or rubber spatula, making sure it’s nice and flat. Bake until set. If you don’t like a crisp edge, try using a damp cake wrap (paid link). This will cool down the sides and stop the edges from browning too quickly. Baking time can be anywhere from 20 to 30 minutes, for a softer, chewier flapjack, bake until they are starting to firm (around 20 minutes). If you prefer them crisper, cook them longer, but keep in mind your flapjacks will firm up and crisp more as they cool. Allow cooling for ten minutes before slicing into bars. Serve and enjoy!
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