I'm a 36 year old Puerto Rican Male and I never had Flapjack before so I followed this recipe and now I have to say I'm in love with it it's so good I could have this all day everyday 😁
Just revisiting your flapjack recipe ....its the best combo of ingrediants that work ....others i have done in the past go to hard ..not good on the teeth !!! So for anyone who reads this ...it .works very well....@as you say sooooo good Xxx♡♡♡
Hi Geoff, have been trying many recipes during lockdown and your channel just popped up today, will try your recipe. Would just like to congratulate you on replying to your viewer comments. Very very few others do this and the encouragement I am sure is very heartening.
Hi Patricia. I do hope you enjoy the flapjacks when you try them. I do try to reply to as many comments as I can., even if it does sometimes take a little while.
Hi Sarah, that's great. I am glad they enjoyed them. Of course it is a basic recipe and you can add chopped nuts or dried fruit or even chocolate chips to add more flavour and textures. But I love them plain.
I'd never cooked or baked anything until about two weeks ago and I love flapjack! Followed your guid in this video and they've turned out great! Thanks Geoff!
This is the best recipe I've tried for flap jack's (it just works) I've added dried prunes and semi dried bananas in the past (dried them myself so their still chewy) also taken 50g of the oats out and added 50g ground almonds and they really work in this recipe , thanx Geoff ♥️ xXx
I made this three days ago and it’s really scrumptious. I had to replace the golden syrup with Cana de Mel, which is like golden syrup and treacle mixed 50/50 I only used three tbsp . I also added half a cup of raisins soaked overnight in applejuice. The tray with paper I replaced with modern silicone trays to save on the work. It made a good 18 ! Thank you for this I had forgotten how lovely these are and I’m in the good books of my family! ☺️
Thanks Geoff, I have just made these and they are FABULOUS! I have been looking for a reliable recipe for Chewy flapjacks for ages and you’ve come up trumps! 👍👏 Many thanks for sharing ! 😋
The item is known as a "flapjack" in the United Kingdom, the Isle of Man and Ireland and as a "muesli bar" or "cereal bar" in Australia and New Zealand. In other countries, including Canada, the United States, and South Africa, such products are referred to as "oat bars", while the word "flapjack" is used to describe a pancake. In the UK, the term "cereal bar" is often used to describe products which contain fruits, nuts, other cereals apart from oats, and, occasionally, chocolate.
I have Severe M.E so struggle with concentration. I followed your video.it was not rushed and I managed to make flapjack first time in 10 years..They are delicious.i will have to look if you have any other quick recipes that are easy to follow..I would do like a easy toffee recipe in sure you may have one.thankyou again.they are delicious.feel proud of myself as through all my severe illnesses I managed to sit on a stool and make this..Thankyou
Hi TD, That is great. I am glad you managed to persevere and make these flapjacks, and that you enjoyed them. I have a playlist called Quick and Easy Recipes. Some of those are very simple, the cookies, and a couple of the cakes. You might wish to try them.
Geoff, I struggle with baking but followed your recipe exactly and my family loved these flapjacks, will definitely be making them again. Do you have a recipe for brownies ?
Hi Jeanette, I am glad your family enjoyed the flapjacks. I do have a video and recipe for brownies, but it also has a cream cheese and raspberry topping. You can just make the brownies and leave out the topping. th-cam.com/video/IYY1fyVdFus/w-d-xo.html
Hhi Rji Ahmed. That's great. I am glad you enjoy it. On Tuesday I have a new video, for Salted Caramel Flapjack Sensations, which uses this same flapjack recipe as the base.
I have always wanted to make these lovely flapjacks since tasting them on a trip to your wonderful country so long ago... I can't easily get Golden Syrup here in California and have seen a recipe to make it, so I will first make that, then try to make the flapjacks... I really hope they turn out as I see yours have as I truly enjoy the simplicity of this treat.
Hi Julie-Joy. The flapjacks are lovely. Making golden syrup is very easy too, and it keeps well because it is just sugar and water, basically, with a slice of lemon.
Hello Geoff, thank you for this recipe. I've made a flapjack and it came out indeed nice and caramelly. However it's nowhere near soft. The oats (that normally you boil and simmer to be cooked and edible) stayed on the raw side and very hard. I was struggling with my slice and my mum after the first bite refused to finish it as she was worried about her teeth... My question is: Am I mad finding flapjack too hard? I think next time I will roast my oats for a few minutes before adding them to the mixture.
Hi Flyhappy, the flapjacks should be chewy. The oats will not be soft, as if they had been soaked and boiled like porridge. But they should not be hard, simply chewy. You should be able to take a square of flapjack and easily break it in two using your hands
Due to lock down and me loving flap jack thought id give this recipe a go. Followed your instructions to the T ... just waiting for them to cool down ... they smell delicious. Thanks Geoff.
Hi Geoff just found this to day going through your bygone posts me and my 11year old Grandaughter made these to day we ran out of golden syrup and made up with local made honey fantastic six people demolished our efforts with tea and coffee thumbs up from every body ATB Stephen
HI Stephen. That's great. I am glad you all enjoyed the flapjacks. It is a good recipe to make with children, quite easy and not too messy.. I am sure your Granddaugther enjoyed helping.
hi geoff ...just found your fla pjack recipe...its so simple but sooopp good msde this afternoon ...q uite a good breakfast on the run ...could add dried fruit for that ... xxx
Hi Altheya. I believe, though cannot be sure since I have never eaten one, granola bars are somewhat crunchy. These flapjacks are nice and chewy and are delicious.
Hi Vincent, you can add some dried fruits and some nuts into the mixture and that will work very well. But don't put in so much that the mixture wont stick together.
@@geoffsbakingblog Thank you very much sir i have made and tastes brilliant! All my friend here in Surman they thank you for the nice dessert this evening!
Hi Iamyourfuture808. I don't cook with gas so I tend to give, temperatures rather than gas mark. But 180C is Gas Mark 4. If you have problems with other recipes you can easily find a conversion table here: www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/2007/nov/24/foodanddrink.baking6
@@sandraellis3878 HI Sandra. I am not really sure why they should go hard after baking. Maybe if the flapjacks were baked too long to much moisture will be cooked off. By brittle I am not sure whether you mean that they are hard and everything it stuck together but breaks easily, or whether you mean the flapjacks crumble. If the former that might also mean baking too long. If the latter that too can indicate not enough liquid, maybe needing slightly more golden syrup. But since I have never encountered that situation I cannot be sure.
@@geoffsbakingblog it wasn’t your recipe I used when they were totally solid, and I couldn’t even risk biting into them! it was Gordon Ramsay’s so yours will be much better 👌
@@sandraellis3878 Oh that Gordon, I just checked one of his recipes and the ration of dry to wet ingredients was very different to my recipe. That cold be something to do with it.
@@geoffsbakingblog Hi Geoff! I used your recipe and made the chewy flapjacks for my brother and his fiance last night. They said it was the best flapjack they've ever had!!
Hi Priya Kerai. you can use maple syrup instead of golden syrup. The flavour will be slightly different of course, but still very good. 250g of sugar is actually 1 1/4 cups which is 20 level tablespoons.
@@priyakerai7748 You can try that, but you would have to judge how much to use. The sugar will dissolve and make some liquid, but maybe not as much as the same amount of syrup or honey. But you can add an amount and mix everything together, then if it seems to need more liquid to make everything bind together properly you could add a little more.
Hi Jan. I am not sure what Little Treat Syrup is, so I looked on the internet. It may not be quite as thick in consistency as golden syrup but I think it will work ok. For information it is very easy to make golden syrup at home: th-cam.com/video/0Tw3XwFsIug/w-d-xo.html
Hi Mikey H. I think the closest thing to golden syrup would actually be corn syrup, which is think is readily available in the USA. You could try molasses but that would change the flavour rather dramatically. If you wish to try that you may want to change out the brown sugar for granulated sugar, since brown sugar also has a bit of a molasses flavour.
Nice video Sir, they look yummy. I just made a small batch in a sandwich tin ( 8 wedges ) they are cooling now. Forgot to add a bit of ground cinnamon. Greetings from Scotland
HI Cboyc5oc, no the porridge oat I referred to are quick rolled oats, as opposed to old fashioned rolled oats. Steel cut oat, or pinhead oats, won't work in this recipe as they need to be cooked for much longer than rolled oat, as they are cut differently.
Hi the golden syrup is the sticky component that helps everything combine together. So if you don't want to use golden syrup, or corn syrup maybe something like honey would work instead.
I may of done something wrong, although they tasted lovely when I picked one up it split in half, i put them in the fridge for an hour , now in a sealed plastic tub
@@keithpeverley3257 HI Keith. They shouldn't fall apart. Maybe they needed to be packed down more. Also, they can fall apart if they are still warm. But fully cooled they should be quite sturdy.
Hi geoff you know i like your flap jack recipe ....but i want to make an energy bar that had the flavour the same as flapjacks with dried friut and walnuts and cherries but when l make it up it dosn' t stick together ...i was wondering if you could do a demo for this with the correct messurements..thanks xxx
@@geoffsbakingblog i used sugar (brown) @ golden syrup like the flapjack recipe of yours that we love but it just fell apart ....so i don' t know if the amounts are right when you add nuts@ dried fruit..i thought ld give you a challenge for a Geoff special energy bar ...i still want that lovely buttery oaty taste.... hope i have explained well enough X
Ok, I saw a few recipes and a few discussions about energy bars that fall apart, and it seems that the butter can be the cause of that. I will have to experiment, and maybe I will add some pureed dates which may help things stick together.
@@geoffsbakingblog oh l see @ yes i love dates so l am waiting for you to give us the perfected recipe ..l think they would be a good breakfast bar on the run.. when im working three days a week i could take one with me ... just oats though be cause im gluten free at the moment...i don' t like the ones in the shops as they have all sorts of rubbish in them Thankyou !X
HI Larah Chapaman. I mention in the video, at about 2 mins 20 seconds, 180C/160C Fan/350F. Also remember that you can always click below the video to see the written recipe on my blog.
Hi Tasha, at 2 mins 23 seconds I say to preheat the oven to 180C/160C Fan/350F. That will work and shouldn't burn the bottom if baked for the recommended time.
Marya Love. Lyle's Golden Syrup is available in some stores in the USA, and on Amazon, but it tends to be quite expensive. It is easy to make your own though, and there are youtube videos on how to do that. But as for substitutes corn syrup would work well, though it wont have the flavour of golden syrup. Maybe a combination of corn syrup would be a good idea.
@@geoffsbakingblog (: Thank You ... ☺ I was just looking at those Videos ... lol ... and "Lyle's" is mentioned in a few!!!!! ... ☺ It is good to know that Amazon has it in the case someone isn't "Mary Berry" or doesn't have time to make it!!!!! ... ☺ It has somewhat of a candy method!!!!! ... ☺ But I am sure it tastes better than corn syrup!!!!! ... ☺
I tried this as love flapjack - it stuck to the paper! grrrrr. My nanna baked it weekly and she never used baking paper how did she do it ???? Please advise.
Hi Jane. That is very strange, assuming you used parchment baking paper, since that tends to be coated to prevent sticking. I have never had anything stick on it, and certainly not these flapjacks. You could, if you are using a non-stick pan simply grease and flour the pan and bake in that. The reason I use parchment paper is simply as it is easy to lift out. Another thing you might try is to chill the flapjacks in the fridge until quite cold and then turn them over and peel off the paper. another thing that might work is to run a sharp knife, or a spatula under the flapjacks before trying to remove them from the paper.
Hi Maria, as I mention at 2 minutes 18 seconds, the oven is heated to 180C/160C Fan/350F. You can also click on the link below to the video to go to the full recipe and read all the instructions, including preheating the oven.
Hey I was just wondering why this recipe uses so much more oats than other recipes here you use 500g but in the other ones I see they use around 275g of oats.
HI there. I can't say why that is, unless the other recipes you refer to use a smaller pan, such as 8x8(20cmx20cm) my pan was 13x9. I am guessing other ingredients volumes were different as well.
HI Vanessa. That's such a shame. The only difference between yours and mine, in terms of ingredients is that I used a combination of porridge oats and rolled oats, and the amount of sugar. Porridge oats are more finely processed, so will help to bind. I think more important is the amount of sugar. As it heats the sugar becomes liquid, so reducing the amount of sugar actually also reduces the amount of liquid in the recipe. The only other thing I can think of, that would make them very dry would be if the actual oven temperature is higher than the settings would indicate.
I'm a 36 year old Puerto Rican Male and I never had Flapjack before so I followed this recipe and now I have to say I'm in love with it it's so good I could have this all day everyday 😁
Hi MiQuel Quiles. That's great. I am glad you made the flapjacks and then enjoyed them so much.
Fantastic video! You are incredibly thorough and professional. Well done and stay safe during this pandemic. Keep well and thanks again.
Hi Hardeep Singh Matharu. Thanks very much. I am glad you enjoyed the video. Thanks for your good wishes too. I hope you stay safe too.
Just revisiting your flapjack recipe ....its the best combo of ingrediants that work ....others i have done
in the past go to hard ..not good on the teeth !!! So for anyone who reads this ...it .works very well....@as you say sooooo good Xxx♡♡♡
Hi Henrietta, thanks. Yes they are very good indeed. I don't make them often as I am sure they are not good for me as I eat in volume.
Geoff Cooper for give me for saying but they are good for the bowells ...keep one regular as my granny would say !!!!
LOL, oatmeal is good for the heart too apparently.
Made this 5 years ago. Was so good. Lost the recipe. Glad i found this again in all the youtube recipes.
Hi Erik B. That's great. I hope you enjoy it this time too.
Hi Geoff, have been trying many recipes during lockdown and your channel just popped up today, will try your recipe. Would just like to congratulate you on replying to your viewer comments. Very very few others do this and the encouragement I am sure is very heartening.
Hi Patricia. I do hope you enjoy the flapjacks when you try them. I do try to reply to as many comments as I can., even if it does sometimes take a little while.
Absolutely phenomenal
Love this recipe
Hi Evander, These are ideal before a boxing match, I am sure.
You are very clear....they are easy to follow recipes... traditional UK recipes... you are the best...!
Hi Alec, thanks very much. How nice of you to say so.
Just made these. Absolutely amazing! They came out fantastic!
Hi Itzjamesofficia l, that's great. I am glad they turned out well and that you enjoyed them.
Geoff Cooper , they did and my mum said they were the best flapjacks she has ever tasted!
@@itz.jxm3s_962 Clearly your Mum has great taste. LOL.
Geoff Cooper hahaha😂
Can I use honey and maple syrup instead or brown sugar and what amount should I keep
Love your recipe, love that you don't rush thru it. You are truly a gentleman and a scholar. God bless you and keep posting these great videos!
Hi there, thanks very much. I am glad that you are enjoying the recipes.
Excellent recipe! Super nostalgic, thank you!
You are very welcome.
This looks so tasty!! I made something similar and your video popped up. Im going to try this!
Hi there, I hope you enjoy it.
I made these and they were really delicious, honestly they are the BEST flap jacks I've ever eaten 😋 so definatly worth trying xXx
Guys the recipe is perfect. I made a batch for myself and they were delicious!
Hi Maggie, That's great. I am glad you enjoyed them.
I used your recipe for baking flapjacks and served them to my family. It was my family's first time trying flapjacks. They absolutely loved it!! 😁
Hi Sarah, that's great. I am glad they enjoyed them. Of course it is a basic recipe and you can add chopped nuts or dried fruit or even chocolate chips to add more flavour and textures. But I love them plain.
Hello Geoff, I made these today as I had all the ingredients in my cupboard and they are absolutely delicious, thank you👩🍳
Hi Janet, tha's great. I am glad you enjoyed them. Thanks for letting me kmow.
Lovely recipe. Thanks for sharing
Hi Sola Mama. Thanks very much. You are most welcome.
I'd never cooked or baked anything until about two weeks ago and I love flapjack! Followed your guid in this video and they've turned out great! Thanks Geoff!
Hi Chris, that's great. I am glad they turned out well. I hope you have success in more baking.
This is the best recipe I've tried for flap jack's (it just works) I've added dried prunes and semi dried bananas in the past (dried them myself so their still chewy) also taken 50g of the oats out and added 50g ground almonds and they really work in this recipe , thanx Geoff ♥️ xXx
Hi Denise. That's great. I am glad it works for you and, as you say, it is very adaptable to suit what someone may have available, or wish to try.
My mom used to make these all the time when I was growing up. I love them
Hi Wendy. You were a lucky girl then, as you can't beat a good flapjack.
Jus followed this recipe. Amazing. Thankyou
Hi K H. That's great. I am glad you like the recipe and it turned out well for you.
Tried many recipies and this is the best one I have done.Thank you will be using it a lot.
HI Mirra Mirka. That'g great. I am glad you enjoyed so much.
I made this three days ago and it’s really scrumptious. I had to replace the golden syrup with Cana de Mel, which is like golden syrup and treacle mixed 50/50 I only used three tbsp . I also added half a cup of raisins soaked overnight in applejuice. The tray with paper I replaced with modern silicone trays to save on the work. It made a good 18 ! Thank you for this I had forgotten how lovely these are and I’m in the good books of my family! ☺️
Hi Nanny Oggins. That's great. I am glad they turned out well for you. I am sure your family were very happy.
These look so nice ,I've only ever had brought ones from supermarket ,I will be making these first thing thank u for descriptive method .
I have seen some recipes where they add flour ,why is this please, I see you haven't
they look delicious
HI Becky. Thanks very much.
That’s got to be the easiest flapjack recipe I’ve ever seen. Thanks for sharing!!
HI DJ Alixer. YOu are very welcome.
Thanks Geoff, I have just made these and they are FABULOUS! I have been looking for a reliable recipe for Chewy flapjacks for ages and you’ve come up trumps! 👍👏 Many thanks for sharing ! 😋
Hi Sue, that's great. I am glad you enjoyed them.
they look very tasty - thanks for sharing I will try it
HI Mina Shah. Thanks very much. I hope you enjoy them.
The item is known as a "flapjack" in the United Kingdom, the Isle of Man and Ireland and as a "muesli bar" or "cereal bar" in Australia and New Zealand. In other countries, including Canada, the United States, and South Africa, such products are referred to as "oat bars", while the word "flapjack" is used to describe a pancake. In the UK, the term "cereal bar" is often used to describe products which contain fruits, nuts, other cereals apart from oats, and, occasionally, chocolate.
You are correct in every respect. Your knowledge knows no bounds.
U are so easy to follow.well done I wii check into u video again . Will tell my friends about. Thanks again
Hi Robert. Thanks very much.
I have Severe M.E so struggle with concentration.
I followed your video.it was not rushed and I managed to make flapjack first time in 10 years..They are delicious.i will have to look if you have any other quick recipes that are easy to follow..I would do like a easy toffee recipe in sure you may have one.thankyou again.they are delicious.feel proud of myself as through all my severe illnesses I managed to sit on a stool and make this..Thankyou
Hi TD, That is great. I am glad you managed to persevere and make these flapjacks, and that you enjoyed them. I have a playlist called Quick and Easy Recipes. Some of those are very simple, the cookies, and a couple of the cakes. You might wish to try them.
Thank you Geoff. Just made this today and they were perfect. Chewy and delicious. Regards. 😃😉
Hi M G. That's great. I am glad they turned out well for you.
Geoff, I struggle with baking but followed your recipe exactly and my family loved these flapjacks, will definitely be making them again. Do you have a recipe for brownies ?
Hi Jeanette, I am glad your family enjoyed the flapjacks. I do have a video and recipe for brownies, but it also has a cream cheese and raspberry topping. You can just make the brownies and leave out the topping. th-cam.com/video/IYY1fyVdFus/w-d-xo.html
Any recipe for Christmas mince pies please
Thanks Geoff , my mum made these when I were a kid but she used Cornflakes as well as oats , delicious !
HI Steve. That sounds like a good idea. I might try it.
Thank you so much; I was looking for a flapjack that did not look greasy and oozing with butter!
Hi Carefree Delight. You are welcome. I hope you enjoy these if you try them.
I love flapjacks, have you ever tried dried apricots in a flapjack with a white chocolate icing. Very tasty
HI Kathy. I have tired soft dried apricots, but without the white chocolate. They were very good too.
I have tried this recipe for the 2nd time and it’s absolutely delicious! This recipe never fails. Thank you Geoff 👍
Hhi Rji Ahmed. That's great. I am glad you enjoy it. On Tuesday I have a new video, for Salted Caramel Flapjack Sensations, which uses this same flapjack recipe as the base.
Made these this morning. They are yummy. I added a touch of cinnamon. Thanks for the video
Hi Marcia. That's good. I am glad you are enjoying them, and thanks for letting me know.
I have always wanted to make these lovely flapjacks since tasting them on a trip to your wonderful country so long ago... I can't easily get Golden Syrup here in California and have seen a recipe to make it, so I will first make that, then try to make the flapjacks... I really hope they turn out as I see yours have as I truly enjoy the simplicity of this treat.
Hi Julie-Joy. The flapjacks are lovely. Making golden syrup is very easy too, and it keeps well because it is just sugar and water, basically, with a slice of lemon.
Hello Geoff, thank you for this recipe.
I've made a flapjack and it came out indeed nice and caramelly.
However it's nowhere near soft. The oats (that normally you boil and simmer to be cooked and edible) stayed on the raw side and very hard. I was struggling with my slice and my mum after the first bite refused to finish it as she was worried about her teeth...
My question is: Am I mad finding flapjack too hard?
I think next time I will roast my oats for a few minutes before adding them to the mixture.
Hi Flyhappy, the flapjacks should be chewy. The oats will not be soft, as if they had been soaked and boiled like porridge. But they should not be hard, simply chewy. You should be able to take a square of flapjack and easily break it in two using your hands
Sandra Westley made this for 50 years and it’s not hard, have you used the wrong syrup.
Thanks Geoff, I am thinking of making a tray bake with flapjacks sandwiched with a plum and cherry filling.
Hi SunBurn 101, that does sound very tasty. I hope you enjoy it.
Due to lock down and me loving flap jack thought id give this recipe a go. Followed your instructions to the T ... just waiting for them to cool down ... they smell delicious. Thanks Geoff.
Hi Iamyourfuture808. That's great. I do hope you enjoy them. Please let me know what you think of them.
@@geoffsbakingblog they are great jeff... thanks afain.
@@iamyourfuture808 Oh that's good. I am glad you enjoyed them.
Great video and more im portantly great Flapjacks!
hi IMW, thanks very much
Love all your baking 😋😋
HI Debra. Thank you very much. I am glad you enjoy it.
Hi Geoff just found this to day going through your bygone posts me and my 11year old Grandaughter made these to day we ran out of golden syrup and made up with local made honey fantastic six people demolished our efforts with tea and coffee thumbs up from every body ATB Stephen
HI Stephen. That's great. I am glad you all enjoyed the flapjacks. It is a good recipe to make with children, quite easy and not too messy.. I am sure your Granddaugther enjoyed helping.
Looks delicious!
Hi Henry's House. Thanks very much.
I made this 4 Times and I absolutely loved it ❤
HI Naomi Shamila. That's great. I am so glad you enjoyed the flapjacks.
This is the best Flapjack recipe. It was soo simple to make and was soo delicious! Thank you very much
Hi Donnita Profitt. I am so glad you enjoyed the recipe.
hi geoff ...just found your fla pjack recipe...its so simple but sooopp good msde this afternoon ...q
uite a good breakfast on the run ...could add dried fruit for that ... xxx
Hi Gillian, yes dried fruit would work well as a breakast bar.
Luv luv flapjacks Jeff my favourite thank you. cheers
Hi Ebony. I am glad you like flapjacks. I love them too.
muchas gracias, estaba buscando una receta de flapjack y sin dudas me quedo con ésta. saludos!
Hi Kaita Ananda. Genial. Me alegra que disfrutes de esta receta.
Mmm! As much as love homemade granola bars, I beat I'll love these! Thank you for sharing, Sir ❤
Hi Altheya. I believe, though cannot be sure since I have never eaten one, granola bars are somewhat crunchy. These flapjacks are nice and chewy and are delicious.
That looked tasty. I made oat and date flapjacks, they were so nice.
Hi Tilly, they sound good. I posted a video for Date Tarts(Cape Breton Pork Pies) today.
Looks so yummy l am never have flapjacks in my life.
HI Naeni Wood. Thanks very much. You should try the recipe. I am sure you will love flapjacks.
Hi Geoff, could you tell me if you can to put in some fruit exampl sultana apricot and son one?
Thank you, have a good night!
Vincent
Hi Vincent, you can add some dried fruits and some nuts into the mixture and that will work very well. But don't put in so much that the mixture wont stick together.
Yes I know it thanks
Hello Geoff i am your fan from libya can you use margerine instead of butter? Thanks I am truley grateful for your time!
Hi New Anas. Hello to Libya too. Yes you can use margerine instead of butter, though the taste will not be quite so rich.
@@geoffsbakingblog Thank you very much sir i have made and tastes brilliant! All my friend here in Surman they thank you for the nice dessert this evening!
@@عبداللهعبدالله-ه3ك4ض Hi New Anas. That's great. I am glad your friends enjoyed it.
Ooohh...thank you....thank you ...just made these...and they are delicious....
Hi Jacqueline. You are welcome. I am so pleased that you enjoyed them
@@geoffsbakingblog ..Am not a very good cook at all, so by your direction to come out so well is astounding.....many Christmas Blessings to you
@@jacqueline3433 Thanks very much. Merry Christmas to you too.
Thank you.. from Tanzania E. AFRICA
Hi Shakuntla Vishani. You are very welcome. It's nice to hear from Tanzania.
hi Geoff, you say 25-30 mins in oven but you dont say what setting (gas) i fancy a go at these but need the info ... cheers
Hi Iamyourfuture808. I don't cook with gas so I tend to give, temperatures rather than gas mark. But 180C is Gas Mark 4. If you have problems with other recipes you can easily find a conversion table here: www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/2007/nov/24/foodanddrink.baking6
Thanks Geoff, appreciate your detail.
Hi Sandra, Thanks. You are most welcome.
@@geoffsbakingblog do you happen to know why flapjack can go too hard and brittle, after the cooking process Geoff? Just curious
@@sandraellis3878 HI Sandra. I am not really sure why they should go hard after baking. Maybe if the flapjacks were baked too long to much moisture will be cooked off. By brittle I am not sure whether you mean that they are hard and everything it stuck together but breaks easily, or whether you mean the flapjacks crumble. If the former that might also mean baking too long. If the latter that too can indicate not enough liquid, maybe needing slightly more golden syrup. But since I have never encountered that situation I cannot be sure.
@@geoffsbakingblog it wasn’t your recipe I used when they were totally solid, and I couldn’t even risk biting into them! it was Gordon Ramsay’s so yours will be much better 👌
@@sandraellis3878 Oh that Gordon, I just checked one of his recipes and the ration of dry to wet ingredients was very different to my recipe. That cold be something to do with it.
Great recipe. Thanks for this
Hi Marty, you are very welcome.
@@geoffsbakingblog Hi Geoff! I used your recipe and made the chewy flapjacks for my brother and his fiance last night. They said it was the best flapjack they've ever had!!
@@Marty117 That's great. May I congratulate your brother and his fiance on their sophisticate palates?
Hi can I use maple syrup instead of golden syrup and 250g of sugar is it same as 7-8 tablespoons of sugar or it is 1 cup
Hi Priya Kerai. you can use maple syrup instead of golden syrup. The flavour will be slightly different of course, but still very good. 250g of sugar is actually 1 1/4 cups which is 20 level tablespoons.
And can I do without sugar and just use maple syrup or honey maybe Instead of sugar
@@priyakerai7748 You can try that, but you would have to judge how much to use. The sugar will dissolve and make some liquid, but maybe not as much as the same amount of syrup or honey. But you can add an amount and mix everything together, then if it seems to need more liquid to make everything bind together properly you could add a little more.
There’s only 2 of us and hubby has a pack up for work everyday - would these freeze? Thankyou
HI Bessie. Yes you can freeze the flapjacks. They will store, frozen, for about 3 months before they begin to deteriorate.
This looks a tasty treat, I hope it isn’t too scrumptious though or I will be tempted to make it too often! 😊
Hi Nanny Oggins. I regret to say it is most scrumptiious. Be prepared to bake it regularly.
Brilloant tutorial , thank you
Hi Trippy Hippie, you are most welcome.
Thank you so much 😊
HI S H, You are very welcome.
So very English. 🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧 The flapjacks and the gentleman!
Oh yes, certainly English, and British too since the Scots really love oats.
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Hi Terry. That's good. I am glad you enjoyed them.
@@geoffsbakingblog made some more today!
@@terry3494 OH you must like them then. Of course you can also add dried fruit, nuts, chocolate chips, etc in too, in moderation.
Hey, in Germany we have the syrup available but not at the markets..can I use ,,Little Treat Pancake Syrup"?
Hi Jan. I am not sure what Little Treat Syrup is, so I looked on the internet. It may not be quite as thick in consistency as golden syrup but I think it will work ok.
For information it is very easy to make golden syrup at home: th-cam.com/video/0Tw3XwFsIug/w-d-xo.html
How to make Golden Syrup.... th-cam.com/video/ksIHlV9T17U/w-d-xo.html
How long can it be kept for n can it be frozen as well?
It can be stored in an airtight container for about a week. Yes it can be frozen.
thank you
Hi Zadran Zadrani, you are most welcome.
Must make these yummy thankyou
HI Susan, I hope you enjoy them when you do make them.
Thanks Geoff for this easy tasty recipe. My father is from the Isle of Man but now resides in Australia. Cheers
HI Nadz. Thanks, I am glad you enjoyed the recipe. I bet your father will have eaten flapjacks as a child.
This channel is so good!
HI Baris Ustun. Thanks very much. I am pleased that you like the channel.
Smile, Geoff! Life's too short.
HI Michael, it's getting shorter. I don't smile much on camera, but it doesn't mean anything,
thank you for your video am going to try these tomorrow
Hi June, That's great. I hope you enjoy them.
I dont have golden syrup here in the US, can I use molasses which I can get?
Hi Mikey H. I think the closest thing to golden syrup would actually be corn syrup, which is think is readily available in the USA. You could try molasses but that would change the flavour rather dramatically. If you wish to try that you may want to change out the brown sugar for granulated sugar, since brown sugar also has a bit of a molasses flavour.
@@geoffsbakingblog Thanks.
I think, somewhere on youtube, there is a recipe to make your own Golden Syrup.
Found it!
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I tried corn syrup but its not very sweet.
There's videos, on youtube, on how to make Golden Syrup 🌹
Nice video Sir, they look yummy. I just made a small batch in a sandwich tin ( 8 wedges ) they are cooling now. Forgot to add a bit of ground cinnamon. Greetings from Scotland
Hi Red D, I hope you enjoy them. I am sure they will be great.
HI Geoff just had a slice, lovely and chewy but missing the cinnamon.
Red Dwarf74 I am sure they tasted good.
Are the porridge oats the same as steel cut oats?
HI Cboyc5oc, no the porridge oat I referred to are quick rolled oats, as opposed to old fashioned rolled oats. Steel cut oat, or pinhead oats, won't work in this recipe as they need to be cooked for much longer than rolled oat, as they are cut differently.
@@geoffsbakingblog Thank you. I wound up using old fashioned rolled oats and loved the chewiness.
@@cboy5oc Hi, that's great. I am glad you enjoyed them.
thank u so much it really helps
Hi Instinct. You are very welcome. I am glad it helps.
Great job Geoff!!
HI Josephine, thanks very much.
:D I tried to make them with no golden syrup :( u think it'll work?
Hi the golden syrup is the sticky component that helps everything combine together. So if you don't want to use golden syrup, or corn syrup maybe something like honey would work instead.
Geoff Cooper Thanks a bunch, I'll try that soon. :)
Hey can I use maple syrup and 250g of super is it like 1 cup or is it like 7-8 tsp of sugar
Just made these now, they are very nice indeed
Hi Keith. That's great. I am glad you like them.
I may of done something wrong, although they tasted lovely when I picked one up it split in half, i put them in the fridge for an hour , now in a sealed plastic tub
@@keithpeverley3257 HI Keith. They shouldn't fall apart. Maybe they needed to be packed down more. Also, they can fall apart if they are still warm. But fully cooled they should be quite sturdy.
They was still a bit warm to be honest, thanks I will let them fully cool down next time, I was just eager to try them, haha
@@keithpeverley3257 OH yes, I am exactly the same. LOL.
Yaaaay a beginner Baker...i have been learning too and most times mine have ended up as pigeon food🙈 but hey practice makes perfect
Hi Julie Macharia. Lucky pigeons! You are correct, practice makes perfect.
Hi geoff you know i like your flap jack recipe ....but i want to make an energy bar that had the flavour the same as flapjacks with dried
friut and walnuts and cherries but when l make it up it dosn' t stick together ...i was wondering if you could do a demo for this with the correct messurements..thanks xxx
Hi Henrietta, I will take a look at a few recipes and see if I can come up with something.
Oh I should have asked if you used any sugar, honey or similar which would help it stick together, or if you want to avoid sugar.
@@geoffsbakingblog i used sugar (brown) @ golden syrup like the flapjack recipe of yours that we love but it just fell apart ....so i don' t know if the amounts are right when you add nuts@ dried fruit..i thought ld give you a challenge for a Geoff special energy bar ...i still want that lovely buttery oaty taste.... hope i have explained well enough X
Ok, I saw a few recipes and a few discussions about energy bars that fall apart, and it seems that the butter can be the cause of that. I will have to experiment, and maybe I will add some pureed dates which may help things stick together.
@@geoffsbakingblog oh l see @ yes i love dates so l am waiting for you to give us the perfected recipe
..l think they would be a good breakfast bar on the run.. when im working three days a week i could take one with me ... just oats though be cause im gluten free at the moment...i don' t like the ones in the shops as they have all sorts of rubbish in them Thankyou !X
Hi you should say how many it will yield?
HI Marie C. Thanks for your advice. The reason I don't say how many it will yield is simply that it rather depends on the size you want.
Amazing not a fail made with bestie boo ❤
Hi Meldoyys. That's great. I hope you both enjoyed the experience.
What was the oven temperature 😏
HI Larah Chapaman. I mention in the video, at about 2 mins 20 seconds, 180C/160C Fan/350F. Also remember that you can always click below the video to see the written recipe on my blog.
Going hiking tomorrow cooking some of these up
Hi Mr Ducky. I hope you enjoy the flapjacks and good hiking.
what temp should the oven be,,,????
Hi Gary, I do mention that in the video, at 2mins 14 secs. The temperature should be 180C,, or 160C with a fan, or 350F.
at what temperature does your oven need to be at
Hi Tasha, at 2 mins 23 seconds I say to preheat the oven to 180C/160C Fan/350F. That will work and shouldn't burn the bottom if baked for the recommended time.
Can I add raisins?
Hi Student Loan Millionaire. Yes you can add raisins.
(: What can be used for "Golden Syrup"????? ... ☺ I am in the US ... I don't know if we have that here!!!!! ... 😢
(: Would Honey be ok????? ... ☺
Marya Love. Lyle's Golden Syrup is available in some stores in the USA, and on Amazon, but it tends to be quite expensive. It is easy to make your own though, and there are youtube videos on how to do that. But as for substitutes corn syrup would work well, though it wont have the flavour of golden syrup. Maybe a combination of corn syrup would be a good idea.
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(: Thank You ... ☺ I was just looking at those Videos ... lol ... and "Lyle's" is mentioned in a few!!!!! ... ☺ It is good to know that Amazon has it in the case someone isn't "Mary Berry" or doesn't have time to make it!!!!! ... ☺ It has somewhat of a candy method!!!!! ... ☺ But I am sure it tastes better than corn syrup!!!!! ... ☺
th-cam.com/video/ksIHlV9T17U/w-d-xo.html
How to make Golden Syrup.
I always look forward to your recipes Geoff 👍
Hi Mary. Thanks very much. I am glad you enjoy them.
I tried this as love flapjack - it stuck to the paper! grrrrr. My nanna baked it weekly and she never used baking paper how did she do it ???? Please advise.
Hi Jane. That is very strange, assuming you used parchment baking paper, since that tends to be coated to prevent sticking. I have never had anything stick on it, and certainly not these flapjacks. You could, if you are using a non-stick pan simply grease and flour the pan and bake in that. The reason I use parchment paper is simply as it is easy to lift out. Another thing you might try is to chill the flapjacks in the fridge until quite cold and then turn them over and peel off the paper. another thing that might work is to run a sharp knife, or a spatula under the flapjacks before trying to remove them from the paper.
Whats the oven temp please?
Hi Maria, as I mention at 2 minutes 18 seconds, the oven is heated to 180C/160C Fan/350F. You can also click on the link below to the video to go to the full recipe and read all the instructions, including preheating the oven.
can I use margarine instead of butter
Hi Sarang Atae. Yes you can use margarine instead of butter. It will work very well, though the taste will be slightly different but still very good.
Flapjacks are always a good idea, such a traditional snack but taste so good too.
hi Elliott, yes they taste so good. My diet meant that I only got to eat a little.
I love oats❤️❤️❤️
Hi Maeflor Ogario. So do I.
Hey I was just wondering why this recipe uses so much more oats than other recipes here you use 500g but in the other ones I see they use around 275g of oats.
HI there. I can't say why that is, unless the other recipes you refer to use a smaller pan, such as 8x8(20cmx20cm) my pan was 13x9. I am guessing other ingredients volumes were different as well.
Ok then thanks
Nice
Hi Pankaj Jathar. Thanks very much.
I just made these, I didnt add so much sugar and used rolled oats. Came out very dry, not chewy, used right amount of butter and golden syrup..
HI Vanessa. That's such a shame. The only difference between yours and mine, in terms of ingredients is that I used a combination of porridge oats and rolled oats, and the amount of sugar. Porridge oats are more finely processed, so will help to bind. I think more important is the amount of sugar. As it heats the sugar becomes liquid, so reducing the amount of sugar actually also reduces the amount of liquid in the recipe. The only other thing I can think of, that would make them very dry would be if the actual oven temperature is higher than the settings would indicate.
@@geoffsbakingblog thank you for replying , your explanation helps.. I'll try again.