Flakemeal Crunchies
Flakemeal Crunchies Recipe
SERVES : 4
INGREDIENTS :
- 175 grams / 6 ounces flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 175 grams/ 6 ounces caster sugar
- 110 grams/ 4 ounces butter
- 110 grams/ 4 ounces white pastry fat
- 1 egg
- 110 grams/ 4 ounces rolled oats (flake meal)
- 50 grams/ 2 ounces wheat biscuits (Weetabix), crushed
- 50 grams/ 2 ounces corn flakes, roughly crushed
- 50 grams/ 2 ounces coconut
- 80 grams/ 3 ounces demerara sugar
METHOD
- Preheat oven to gas mark 4/ 180°C/ 350°F, and grease two baking trays.
- Sift flour, baking soda and baking powder together. Cream together caster sugar, butter and pastry fat. Add egg and mix well, then fold in flour mixture, cereals and coconut. Shape into balls the size of a large walnut, and roll each in demerara sugar. Flatten into rounds, place on baking trays and bake for 20 to 25 minutes until golden brown. Makes 30
- Note: This is an updated version of the ever-popular oat biscuit. The special crunch comes from the inspired addition of a coating of demerara sugar.
