Flapjacks

tomstickland

Right, any idea why the flapjacks didn't jack the flap though?

SnowyOwl_2

When I do it it's usually quite well bound together before it's cooked - a bit sticky I suppose, then press it firmly into the tin. Instructions usually say to let it cool in the tin, then cut it.

If it's not going to turn into flapjacks you could make it into muesli - chop up lots of fruit and chuck it in with some sultanas, seeds and nuts - whatever you've got in basically - serve with milk or yoghurt. Think that would be v.nice.

tomstickland

Right, I think the mix was too oat-heavy before cooking. Needed more binding agent, aka butter. Tin pressing will also be sorted.
I can see that cooking is just like being a builder really, and I just faffed up my first concrete mix. I'll get over it. Tomorrow I will make a test batch.

Do you think sugar-free flapjackage is possible?

monty100

I think sugar-free flapjacks quite misses the point about flapjacks!!!!

ps. Have you tried honey instead of golden syrup???

tomstickland

I'm a big flapjack fan, and it's the oaty crumbliness that I crave, not sugar.

Anyway, let's keep the philosophy out of it until I actually manage to make one!

chatta

tomstickland wrote:

I'm a big flapjack fan, and it's the oaty crumbliness that I crave, not sugar.

Anyway, let's keep the philosophy out of it until I actually manage to make one!

And it sounds like that is what you have got a whole load of crumbliness

CarolnMalky

Why not make porridge without the milk or water?

tomstickland

Why not make your sandwiches without the bread?

If you had a milk allergy, then you might try making porridge without the milk.
If someone then came along and said "porridge doesn't work without the milk" then some progress would be made.


I'd like to separate the science from the personal things here. Does the sugar do anything to bind the mixture?
I'll find out tomorrow.

Pink.

tomstickland wrote:

Right, I think the mix was too oat-heavy before cooking. Needed more binding agent, aka butter. Tin pressing will also be sorted.
I can see that cooking is just like being a builder really, and I just faffed up my first concrete mix. I'll get over it. Tomorrow I will make a test batch.

Do you think sugar-free flapjackage is possible?

I agree.....sugar free flapjackage is sort of missing the point, although if you do come up with a recipe I'd love you to post it as I make them for my childrens lunchboxes, so the less sugar the better.

Anyway, back to your flopjacks ......

Is it too late to stick them all back in the pan with a little more butter? Don't know if it would work, but got to be worth a try?

Pink

tomstickland

Nah, thanks, I'll eat the remnants anyway, because they taste pretty good.
Tomorrow I will do some trials.