can i cook flapjacks this way?????

nursemolly

hi, my oven has packed up. but it will be a couple of months until i can afford to replace it.
is it possible to use the grill on a low heat to bake things.
i have flapjacks in mind as i wanted to make some for dd lunchbox as she returns to school tomorrow.
thanks
molly
xx

SnowyOwl_2

Hi, don't know about cooking flapjacks under the grill - I suspect they need to be "enveloped" in heat from the oven to cook properly. Have you got a microwave? You could probably do them in that if you use a glass bowl or something.

Here's a recipe for Welsh Cakes which I've copied and pasted from the Indexed Collection of recipes - it's by Kazonline. You can make these using a sturdy frying pan:

225g S/R flour
Spices of choice (I like a bit of each of clove, cinamon and nutmeg - mostly the cinamon!)
110 butter (pref welsh salted)
1 egg
good handfull of sultanas (or omit then split & spread with jam when cooked)
85g caster sugar
Possible a little milk.
Extra butter for greasing

Rub fat into the flour + spices to make fine breadcrumbs. Mix in sugar and dried fruit then add beaten egg. mix to combine - should form a ball of 'dough'. If too dry to do this add a TINY bit of milk - a little can make a big difference so be sure you've mixed well before adding more.

Flour a clean surface and roll out dough untill about 1/2cm thick. Cut into rounds about 3 - 4 inches (fluted cutter is best or use a cup)

Lightly grease your Llechwen (welsh griddlestone - okay, any bakestone/griddlestone will do) with butter. Place on heat - when hot begin 'griddling' your welshcakes.

They take about 2/3 minutes each side to become caramel colour, but I like mine a deep brown.... honest - they're not burnt I also like to lightly press mine to judge how mell done they are in the center. Very squidgy = not done, a little squidgy tends to be just right as they continue cooking while cooling (if they last that long!)

Pop them on a wire rack to cool and sprinkle with caster sugar.

These are lush on their own and are a great 'picnic' treat - but my absolute fav way to enjoy is with a cuppa tea and some clotted cream to top. MUCH better than scones any day!

Kaz

Ps re reading this it seems complicated, but it's cause I've tried to give tips too. Basically it's

1. Flour, spices and butter into breadcrumbs,
2. Sugar,fruit & egg into mix
3. Roll out
4. Cut out
5. Cook
6. Enjoy.

PPS - This recipie makes a very small batch, but is easily converted for more.

nursemolly

thanks i will try this later.
molly
xx

Smashing

Microwave flapjack -

4 oz butter
1 oz white sugar
4 level tablespoons (60ml) golden syrup
8 oz rolled oats
a pinch of salt


Put the butter & sugar in a bowl on full power for 1 minute, stir in the syrup & salt and stir in the oats. Put the mixture in a shallow greased dish and heat on full power for 3 mins. Leave to cool (I put them in the fridge) and cut into squares.

nursemolly

just tried the above microwave flapjack recipe and they were gorgeous. all eaten in about 10 mins by my gang. so will have to do some more for little dd`s lunch box...rolls eyes....
thanks
molly
xx