SCOTTISH OATCAKES

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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

Provided by Ellen Bales

Categories     Other Snacks

Time 45m

Number Of Ingredients 7

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

Steps:

  • 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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