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Very basic –That’s how I characterize oat cakes. I recently came across a recipe for Traditional Scottish Oat Cakes. I had to fuss with it but have been feverishly baking these for a couple of weeks. So good. The oven warms the kitchen, and the heartiness and simplicity of this tough little rounds settles me. Here is the recipe.
A staple of Scottish cuisine, oatcakes are chewy, dense, slightly nutty biscuits made from simple ingredients. Traditionally eaten with cheese, butter, or jam, these wholesome biscuits are perfect for a hearty snack, as part of a cheeseboard, or with tea (top with jam if you like sweetness.) They travel well for picnics or road trips.
Vintage Scottish Oatcakes – Dunya’s Version
Preheat the oven to 400°F
Ingredients (Makes 16 oatcakes):
2 cups medium oatmeal plus a fine flour for dusting (wheat, oat or almond all work)
½ tsp salt
½ tsp baking powder
2 Tbs olive oil or melted butter
1/2 cup warm water
Optional: one egg & some flour to make the dough cohere
Optional: a few drops of liquid stevia
Method
In a bowl, mix oatmeal, salt, and baking powder.
Stir in olive oil or melted butter.
Gradually add warm water, stirring until a firm dough forms. I add one egg and stevia, & some flour to make the dough cohere.
Lightly flour a surface with oatmeal or flour. Press the dough ball with fingers to a thickness of 1/4 inch. Cut into rounds using a cutter. I use the rim side of a small drinking glass.
Place on a baking tray lined with parchment paper and bake at 400° for 15–20 minutes until firm and lightly golden. For me, 16 minutes has been the right amount.
Allow to cool completely for a chewy, stiff texture. Serve and enjoy! I store at room temperature in a biscuit tin.
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cooking Time: 20 minutes
Makes: 16 oatcakes
Calories: ~ 60 per oatcake
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