British Wartime Flapjacks

Not to be confused with American pancakes, British Flapjacks are a baked goodie made from a mixture of oats, sugar, butter and golden syrup. The thinner you spread the mixture the crispier they get... so an 8x8 tin gives the perfect chewy crunch

8oz oats
2oz butter or margarine (plus extra for greasing)
2oz golden syrup
2oz light brown sugar
optional extras: coconut, dried fruit

The Ministry of Foods Recipe for Flapjacks

• Put the butter or margarine and the golden syrup into a saucepan and melt gently. 
• When the mixture becomes liquid mix in the sugar and stir.
• Remove from heat and add in the oats.plus any additional ingredients you want to add 
• Grease an 8x8 pan and press in the flapjack mixture with the back of a spoon.
• Place in a pre-heated oven at 350F for 30-35 minutes until edges are golden brown.
• Remove from oven and set aside. 
• Cut into square or rectangular pieces immediately
• Leave in the tin until completely cold before removing.