Best 6 Traditional British Flapjacks Recipes

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**Traditional British Flapjacks: A Delightful Treat with Variations to Suit Every Taste**

Indulge in the delightful flavors of traditional British flapjacks, a classic treat that combines oats, butter, sugar, and golden syrup into a delectable bar. These flapjacks have a chewy texture and a sweet, buttery taste that will satisfy your cravings. With three variations included - Chocolate Chip Flapjacks, Fruity Flapjacks, and Ginger Flapjacks - this article offers a diverse selection of recipes to cater to different preferences. Whether you prefer the classic flavor, the indulgence of chocolate chips, the vibrant sweetness of dried fruits, or the warmth of ginger, there's a flapjack recipe here to tantalize your taste buds.

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SIMPLE BRITISH FLAPJACK



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This is a simple but tasty flapjack recipe from the UK that is very easy and simple to do for anyone of any skill, even kids. Flapjacks are a simple sheet cake with oats, sugar, golden syrup, butter, and raisins. [Recipe originally submitted to Allrecipes.co.uk]

Provided by kuppet

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     European     UK and Ireland     English

Time 30m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 6

½ cup butter
3 tablespoons white sugar
2 tablespoons golden syrup
2 cups rolled oats
5 tablespoons raisins
1 (5 ounce) milk chocolate, melted

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly butter a baking pan.
  • Combine butter, sugar, and golden syrup in a saucepan over low heat. Mix until butter has melted and sugar has dissolved. Remove from heat. Add 2 cups oats and raisins. Mix until oats are well coated. Pour mixture into the prepared pan; flatten down with the back of a spoon.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until golden brown on top, 10 to 20 minutes. Let flapjack cool.
  • Melt chocolate in a microwave-safe glass or ceramic bowl in 15-second intervals, stirring after each interval, 1 to 3 minutes. Pour over the cooled flapjack. Let cool until chocolate is set.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 330.3 calories, Carbohydrate 38.5 g, Cholesterol 34.8 mg, Fat 18.4 g, Fiber 2.9 g, Protein 4.4 g, SaturatedFat 10.6 g, Sodium 101.6 mg, Sugar 19.7 g

BRITISH FLAPJACKS



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Provided by Molly Wizenberg

Categories     Bake     Vegetarian     Quick & Easy     Low Cal     Dinner     Bon Appétit     Kidney Friendly     Pescatarian     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     Kosher

Yield Makes 16

Number Of Ingredients 5

1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, cut into 8 pieces
1/2 cup (packed) golden brown sugar
1/4 cup golden syrup*
2 1/3 cups quick-cooking oats (not instant or old-fashioned)
Pinch of salt

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°F. Butter 8 x 8 x 2-inch metal baking pan. Combine first 3 ingredients in heavy medium saucepan. Stir constantly over medium-low heat until butter melts, sugar dissolves, and mixture is smooth. Remove from heat. Add oats and salt; stir until coated. Transfer mixture to prepared pan and spread out in even layer.
  • Bake until top is golden (edges will be darker), about 25 minutes. Cool in pan on rack 5 minutes. Cut into 4 squares; cut each into 4 triangles (mixture will still be soft). Cool completely in pan before serving.
  • A type of syrup popular in Great Britain; available at some supermarkets, specialty foods stores, and British import shops.

ENGLISH FLAPJACK



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An English recipe. Very easy to make, and very delicious. Good for lunch-boxes too.

Provided by MISSRUSSELL18

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     European     UK and Ireland     English

Time 45m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 5

½ cup butter or margarine
½ cup packed brown sugar
4 tablespoons golden syrup or corn syrup
3 cups rolled oats
¼ cup raisins

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • In a saucepan over low heat, combine the butter, brown sugar and golden syrup. Cook, stirring occasionally, until butter and sugar have melted. Stir in the oats and raisins until coated. Pour into an 7 or 8 inch square baking pan. The mixture should be about 1 inch thick.
  • Bake for 30 minutes in the preheated oven, or until the top is golden. Cut into squares, then leave to cool completely before removing from the pan.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 250.3 calories, Carbohydrate 36.7 g, Cholesterol 24.4 mg, Fat 10.8 g, Fiber 2.6 g, Protein 3.4 g, SaturatedFat 6.1 g, Sodium 75.3 mg, Sugar 15.5 g

CLASSIC FLAPJACKS



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This flapjack recipe is perfect all year round

Provided by GeorgieL123

Time 35m

Yield Makes 12

Number Of Ingredients 4

150g butter
75g light brown sugar
3 tbsp golden syrup
250g porridge oats

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 180C/160C fan oven
  • Grease the bottom of a 20cm square tin then line it with baking parchment
  • Put the butter, sugar and golden syrup into a medium pan and then leave so that the butter melts and stirring regularly
  • Once the butter is melted, bring the pan off the heat and pour in the oats, making sure to cover each oat in the mixture
  • Turn it all into the tin and make sure to spread it out evenly by using a spoon or a knife
  • Bake for 25 minutes or until brown around the sides
  • Remove from the oven and leave to cool down for 2-3 minutes in the tray then remove from the tray and leave a further 5 minutes
  • Cut the flapjack so you have four lines down and three line across, giving you lovely rectangle flapjacks

TRADITIONAL BRITISH FLAPJACKS



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Posted for ZWT6. Untried by me at the time of posting but I do mean to try this as it sounds like something everyone would enjoy. Found on the web and based on their intro they say it is best to bake these to the point where they are still a bit gooey for best flavors. Hope you enjoy! Great For: Nutritious quick snacks straight from the store cupboard, comfort food, tasty breakfast bars.

Provided by HokiesMom

Categories     Breakfast

Time 25m

Yield 24 pieces, 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

40 g butter (3 1/2 tbls US)
60 g margarine (4 tbls US)
80 g brown sugar (2/5 cup US)
3 tablespoons honey
250 g oats (3 1/10 cup US)
1 pinch salt
1 banana, medium to large in size
chocolate (optional)

Steps:

  • Melt the butter and the margarine in a deep saucepan over a very low heat.
  • Add the brown sugar and honey and mix well until you have a liquid substance.
  • Mix in the oats and pinch of salt -- it may be easier to add the oats in gradually stirring and covering the oats with the mixture.
  • Mash the banana into a liquid pulp and mix into the oats (this will take a good few minutes to ensure that the banana is fully mixed in).
  • Get a knife and spread the oats evenly over a greased baking sheet.
  • Place the baking sheet onto the middle shelf in a 425F preheated oven (gas mark 5, 220 C) and bake for 15 minutes, checking the progress regularly. Take out when the mixture starts turning a darker color - don't over bake.
  • Let stand for a minute or two, then cut the flapjack into as many pieces as you wish. You may find it best to leave the flapjacks for a few hours to cool down although you can eat them straight away.
  • Drizzle with melted chocolate if you'd like as a way to decorate but this is really not needed unless you want to dress up the flapjacks.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 190.6, Fat 8.2, SaturatedFat 2.7, Cholesterol 7.1, Sodium 82.5, Carbohydrate 26.9, Fiber 2.5, Sugar 11.9, Protein 3.7

YUMMY GOLDEN SYRUP FLAPJACKS



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Bake these 4-ingredient flapjacks - they're easy to make and ready in half an hour. Add chocolate drops, desiccated coconut or sultanas, if you like

Provided by Member recipe by Nicola J Little

Categories     Afternoon tea, Dessert, Treat

Time 30m

Yield Makes 12

Number Of Ingredients 4

250g jumbo porridge oats
125g butter, plus extra for the tin
125g light brown sugar
2-3 tbsp golden syrup (depending on how gooey you want it)

Steps:

  • Heat the oven to 200C/180C fan/gas 6. Put the oats, butter, sugar and golden syrup in a food processor and pulse until mixed - be careful not to overmix or the oats may lose their texture.
  • Lightly butter a 20 x 20cm baking tin and add the mixture. Press into the corners with the back of a spoon so the mixture is flat and score into 12 squares. Bake for around 15 mins until golden brown.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 212 calories, Fat 10 grams fat, SaturatedFat 6 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 27 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 13 grams sugar, Fiber 2 grams fiber, Protein 2 grams protein, Sodium 0.3 milligram of sodium

Tips:

  • Use unsalted butter and bring it to room temperature before creaming it with the sugar. This will help to ensure that the flapjacks are light and fluffy.
  • Don't overmix the batter. Overmixing can make the flapjacks tough.
  • Use a large baking dish to ensure that the flapjacks are not too thick. This will help them to cook evenly.
  • Bake the flapjacks until they are golden brown. This will ensure that they are cooked through.
  • Let the flapjacks cool completely before cutting them into bars. This will help to prevent them from crumbling.

Conclusion:

Flapjacks are a delicious and easy-to-make treat that are perfect for any occasion. They can be made with a variety of different ingredients, so you can find a recipe that suits your taste. With just a few simple tips, you can make perfect flapjacks every time.

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