Scottish Recipes: Oatcakes

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Jim Whyte of Inverness, Scotland, writes:

I was discussing Tablet with my wife, Allison, and she wondered if you had the recipes for Scottish Oatcakes and Scotch Pancakes, (all good plain Scottish baking). So in case you have'nt, I have taken the liberty to send you the recipes. (Allison's way of baking them)

Scottish Oatcakes

Ingredients:

4oz medium oatmeal, quarter teaspoon salt, bicarbonate of soda, 1 level tablespoon of Bacon fat (or dripping), boiling water.

Method:

Mix the oatmeal, salt, and a pinch of bicarbonate of soda. Melt the fat with 1 tablespoon water and pour into the centre of the dry ingredients. Mix to a soft consistency, adding boiling water as required. Turn out on to a floured board, Knead lightly and roll out very thinly. Cut out in circles (or triangles), place on a floured tin and bake in a moderately hot oven (200c / 400f) until the edges curl up and the oatcakes are crisp (20 - 30 minutes). or alternatively, cook on a hot girdle until the edges curl, then toast them in the oven until lightly browned.

(Some people may use 3oz oatmeal & 1oz flour instead of 4oz oatmeal)

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