Recipe: Flapjacks

Flapjacks couldn't be simpler as a baking recipe and rarely will there be any mishaps or complications. This sticky, nutty and oat-y snack will be the beginning of your baking journey and I assure you that whether you fail or succeed, this recipe will be a hit. One of the great things about home cooking is that you know what ingredients are going into your food and you can control and alter it to your own taste. Cooking and baking is all about trial and error, experimenting and finding out what YOU like. So why not start with flapjacks! Once you have conquered a basic recipe like this, you will be letting out your inner chef / cook! 
(*Also, many of the ingredients used can be substituted for some that you may prefer.. Don't let me tell you what you can and can't put in, go ahead and experiment with your own personal preferences*

All you need is:

200g Porridge Oats

100g Soft Light Brown Sugar

125g Butter (Unsalted)

2 Tablespoons of Golden Syrup

50g Mixed Nuts (such as Almonds, Walnuts, Pecans, Brazil Nuts, Pistachios etc)

A Pinch of Salt (optional)

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Square Baking Tin (Greased)
Baking Paper / Greaseproof Paper / Foil
Scales for measuring
A Pan & Wooden Spoon
Spoon

Once you have all of your ingredients.. Go ahead and measure them all out.
Here I've chosen to go for Pecan Nuts, they taste so good. :)

Just like so..
(I like to keep the syrup in the bottle so its easier to add to the mixture
without having to waste time scraping the syrup off the spoon.)

❶ Now set your oven to 150°c / Gas Mark 2.

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❷ Put the sugar, syrup and butter in a pan to melt on a low / medium heat, 

gently stirring until the butter has melted.

It should end up looking something like this.
If the mixture begins to bubble, don't worry as long as you keep an eye on it and it doesn't burn.
Once it is all combined, take it off the heat.

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❸ Pour the oats, salt and chopped nuts into the pan and mix mix mix 

until it becomes oat-y, sticky goodness.

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❹ Now transfer this mixture onto the prepared baking tray and spread evenly. (Make sure the mixture reaches to all the corners and the surface is flat.)

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❺ Place in the oven to bake for 30 minutes 

(May need more time, but you will know when it is done. If you take the tray out and the mixture is still runny, leave it in for another 5-10 minutes.

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❻ Set your timer to 30 minutes, or watch the clock like a hawk.

I think it's the right time to introduce you to my trusty kitchen assistant.. Penny!

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❼ Once it has finished baking, take it out of the oven and let it set
 for about 10 minutes before you do anything else.
Then lift the baking sheet with the flapjacks and place it on a cooling tray / rack (if you have one)


Now cut and plate 'em up!!

Enjoy!!

Wendy x