Flapjack

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 200°C/ 180°C fan/ gas mark 6/ 400°F

Step 2

Grease the baking tin and line the bottom with a square of baking parchment

Step 3

Weigh the butter, sugar and syrup into a large saucepan. Heat the mixture on a low heat, stirring often, until the butter is melted

Step 4

Remove from the heat and stir in the oats, salt and ginger

Step 5

Turn the mixture into the prepared baking tray. Spread evenly and firm down with the back of a spoon

Step 6

Cook for about 20 minutes until a light golden colour for a soft flapjack. Give it a bit longer if you prefer your flapjack slightly crisper

Step 7

Run a palette knife around the edge of the tin then, after 5 minutes, mark the flapjack into bars or squares.Leave in the tin until almost cold, then cut into pieces.