Unlike most flapjack recipes, you don't need to mix the ingredients by hand. Instead, use a food processor and pulse until combined, but be careful not to overmix, or the oats may lose their texture.

The basic ingredients for flapjacks are butter, sugar, golden syrup and rolled oats – similar to the Sam Stern recipe you can see in the picture (top left).

Pancakes are a perennial favorite, in part because they're fun and easy to make, both desirable attributes for a Mother's Day meal. Way better than flapjacks from a packaged mix, these double ...

Jill's Flapjack. Makes 12. Ingredients 12oz whole rolled oats 7oz unsalted butter 4oz golden syrup 3oz demerara sugar ½ lemon, finely grated zest Pinch of salt ...