How to Make Oatcakes - A Step-by-Step Guide

Oatcakes are a traditional Scottish dish that has been enjoyed for centuries. Made with simple and wholesome ingredients, oatcakes are a versatile snack or accompaniment to a meal. They are perfect for a hearty breakfast, a midday snack, or a cheese platter.

Oatcakes have a rich history in Scotland, where they were traditionally made with oatmeal, salt, and water, and then baked on a griddle. The result is a slightly crunchy, slightly chewy, and utterly delicious biscuit-like bread that ...

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Ingredients

  • 3 ¾ cups rolled oats
  • 1 cup whole wheat flour
  • 1 teaspoon white sugar
  • 1 ¼ teaspoons salt
  • ½ teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ cup cold butter, cubed
  • ¼ cup hot water, or as needed

Information

  • Prep Time: 25 mins
  • Cook Time: 20 mins
  • Total Time: 45 mins
  • Servings: 12

  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Line a heavy baking sheet with parchment paper.
  • Mix oats, whole wheat flour, sugar, salt, and baking soda together in a bowl. Rub in butter with your fingers, until mixture is chunky. Pour in enough water to form a thick dough.
  • Spread a thin layer of oats and whole wheat flour on a flat work surface. Turn out dough and pat to an even thickness. Cut into circles using the rim of a drinking glass. Transfer to the prepared baking sheet.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until golden brown, 20 to 30 minutes.
  • Nutrition

    199 cal.

    • Total Fat: 10g
    • Saturated Fat: 5g
    • Cholesterol: 20mg
    • Sodium: 351mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 25g
    • Dietary Fiber: 4g
    • Total Sugars: 1g
    • Protein: 5g
    • Calcium: 19mg
    • Iron: 2mg
    • Potassium: 135mg