The other day I was talking to an American friend about how I wanted to make flapjacks. We went out to buy the ingredients at the supermarket together and she was very confused as to why I was buying porridge oats. As it turns out, flapjacks are a completely different thing in the United States from what we have in the United Kingdom. In fact, if an American person talks about a flapjack, they will usually be describing a pancake. I spoke to some of my French friends about flapjacks too, and they haven't come across them before either! After doing some research online, I discovered that flapjacks originate from the UK so really are a truly British snack.
Flapjacks, as we know them in the UK, are sweet tray-baked oat bars made from oats, butter, sugar and golden syrup or honey. You can also add yummy extras such as dried fruit, chocolate chips or nuts to make them a bit more exciting. Here's my flapjack recipe if you want to have a go at making them at home. They're really easy to make but can be very moreish!
Ingredients
250g porridge oats
125g butter
125g brown sugar
2-3 tablespoons golden syrup or runny honey
Method
Pre-heat the oven to 180ºC.
Melt the butter over a low heat.
Add the sugar and golden syrup and stir until it dissolves.
Remove from the heat and mix in the porridge oats.
Pour the mixture into a large lined or greased baking tin and squish down using the spoon.
Bake for 25 minutes until golden.
Once cooked, leave them to cool for 15 minutes then cut into squares.
Eat and enjoy!
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