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Oatcake Recipe

Easy recipe for oatmeal biscuits
4.58 from 7 votes
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Course Snack
Cuisine Scottish
Servings 20 oakcakes
Calories 55 kcal

Equipment

  • Large baking Tray

Ingredients
  

  • 250 g oatmeal
  • 25 g butter melted
  • 1/2 teaspoon bicarbonate of soda
  • pinch of salt
  • 100 ml hot water add a little more if mixture seems too stiff

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the oven to 180 degrees C
  • Put the oatmeal in a large bowl
  • Add the bicarbonate of soda and the salt
  • Add the butter and hot water
  • Stir well with a wooden spoon
  • Finally use your hands to bring the soft paste together
  • Sprinkle the work surface with oatmeal
  • Roll out the dough - the thickness is up to you depending on whether you like thin or thick oat cakes
  • Use a cutter to mark out the rounds
  • Place on a baking tray
  • Bake in the oven for about 20 minutes
  • Remove from oven and allow to cool a little
  • Place on a wire rack to cool completely
  • Keep in an air tight container to keep for a few days.

Notes

Line your baking tray with baking parchment or buy on these Silicone Baking Sheets which can be used again and again.
Try adding a teaspoon of ground black pepper or some chilli powder to the mix to spice up your oatcakes!
Keyword easy recipe, low cost