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scottish oatcakes

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Recipe by
Ellen Gwaltney Bales
@Starwriter
Indianapolis, IN

If you're looking for food from Scotland you can't ignore the oatcake. This is what Scots have with their tea. Not only delicious, but full of fiber and good for you! Recipe & photo: hubpages.com

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yield serving(s)
prep time 15 Min
cook time 30 Min
method Bake

Ingredients For scottish oatcakes

  • 5 c
    oatmeal
  • 1 c
    all purpose flour
  • 1/2 to 1 c
    brown sugar
  • 1 tsp
    salt
  • 1/2 tsp
    baking soda
  • 1/2 to 1 c
    softened butter or shortening
  • 1/2 to 1 c
    water

How To Make scottish oatcakes

  • 1
    In a very large bowl, mix the first six ingredients together.
  • 2
    Sprinkle water, a little at a time, over mixed dry ingredients and work mixture with your hands until a ball forms.
  • 3
    Press into a buttered 9x13" pan until mixture is 1/2" to 1" thick.
  • 4
    Bake in a preheated 325-degree oven until golden brown, or about 30 minutes.
  • 5
    NOTE: May be served warm with butter or butter and hot syrup, either as a tea cake or as a breakfast bread. They may also be served cold with butter or jam.
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