Main Ingredients:

25g/ 1oz plain flour

pinch salt

pinch baking soda

110g/ 4oz medium oatmeal

25g/ 1oz butter, margarine or bacon fat

1/4 cup boiling water

Makes 4

Cooking Preparation of the Recipe:

Sift the flour, salt and baking soda into the oatmeal. Melt the butter, margarine or fat in boiling water and add to the dry ingredients. Mix until the mixture is a spongy mass (a little extra water can be used if necessary). Turn mixture on to a surface covered with plenty of dry oatmeal and scatter more on top. Flatten the dough and roll out until 1/2cm/ 1/4inch in thickness, then place a dinner plate on top and trim into a neat circle. Scatter on more oatmeal and rub it in all over the surface. Cut into quarters before baking on either a griddle or in the oven.



Griddle Method

Place the oatcakes on a heated griddle or heavy pan over medium heat and bake until they dry out and curl. Then place under a grill at medium heat to cook the top of the oatcakes.



Oven Method

Bake at gas mark 4/ 180°C/ 350°F for 20-30 minutes or until dried out

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