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How to cook flapjacks

To start with, the pan should be at a medium heat. This helps the flapjack to cook evenly
and all the way through, without burning on the bottom. As always, butter lends a beautiful
flavour but oil can just as easily be used for cooking.

Keep an eye out for small bubbles forming on the surface of the flapjack. When this starts to

happen, it’s time to flip them over. Once flipped, let them cook for another 30 seconds or so
and then press them gently with your finger to test for doneness. When perfectly cooked,
they’ll feel like a soft pillow to touch. For the next round, remember to add a little more
butter or oil to the pan.

Keep them cosy
Keeping waffles and flapjacks warm while you make enough to feed a family can be a
challenge. Pop them under a tea towel or into a warm oven to combat this. Try not to stack
them on top of each other as this can cause them to lose their crispness.

Storing and freezing
You can store waffle and flapjack batter in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.

To freeze waffles or flapjacks, allow them to cool completely first. It’s a good idea to lay them
flat covered with baking paper in your freezer so that they can freeze individually for a few

hours before you pack them tightly on top of each other in a sandwich bag. You can also
place a piece of wax paper between each waffle as this makes separating them easier. To
defrost, just pop them into your toaster until warmed through or a preheated oven for
about 10-15 minutes.

Cheat sheet for this lesson’s recipes

Ingredient substitutions, shortcuts and time-saving tips

1. For a creamier texture, you can substitute milk for yoghurt. Just add a little water if the

batter becomes too thick.
2. To make gluten-free waffles or flapjacks, sub out the flour for oat flour. You can make
your own oat flour by blending oats in a food processor until the mixture becomes
fine and floury in texture. You’ll need to add a little less oat flour than regular flour. It’s
super absorbent and can cause a mixture to dry out, so add a little extra liquid if you
find this happening.
3. Waffles and flapjacks store well in the freezer for up to two months. Cook up a big
batch and freeze half of them for your next quick and easy treat breakfast.

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