flapjacks

[sazzle73]

does anyone have the definitive flapjack receipe? have lots of variations but what do people think is best?

[WoWo]

I can't remeber the exact measurements but my mums was always the best, it was all based on ratios so 3 table spoons of golden syrup, 300g of oats and 300g of butter (thats seems too much so I could be wrong there). Thats was it, mix it all up and stick it in the oven.

Anyway it was by far the best because all the stuff in the shops is so dry, my mums was the buisness because it was really moist.

[Clanad]

Hmmm... must be a cultural disconnect. Here in the U.S. flapjacks are made as follows:

sift one cup flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
one-quarter teaspoon salt
beat and add:
one egg
add:
1 cup milk (scant)
stir gradually to make smooth
add:
1 teaspoon melted butter or oil

Cook in a hot frying pan,(cast iron is best) flip pancakes when they bubble, to brown the other side.

This will make about 6 to 8, 5 inch pancakes., more if they are smaller.
Serve with Vermont maple syrup or molasses and real butter.

[rosyrussell]

my mum's flapjack recipe has always turned out fantastic, and not too sticky. Melt 5 oz butter, add 6 oz rolled oats and 4 oz soft brown sugar. Mix ingredients together, then turn into a greased tin - I use an 8in sandwich tin. Press the surface down gently with the back of a spoon. Bake in oven for about 15 mins at 200 deg c. While it is still warm cut into fingers. Once cooled, store in an airtight container. If they last that long! You can also replace some of the oats with sliced almonds and dessicated coconut if you feel like something a bit more exotic!

[Dollie]

don't have a definitive recipe however I can tell you that I sometimes add a big handful of chopped assorted nuts to my flapjack - its lovely - no need for exact measurements- a bit baker's handful is just about right!