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(makes 18 oatcakes)
A wonderful breakfast invention, these can be served with honey, butter, or jam, but they’re just as satisfying plain. They make an excellent hors d’oeuvre or a yummy snack, topped with smoked fish or other meat, or cheese for those who aren’t dairy-sensitive.
INGREDIENTS
½ c shortening
1 c regular GF oats or quick-cooking GF oats
1 c GF flour mix
½ tsp baking soda
½ tsp salt
2 to 3 tbsp cold water
DIRECTIONS
1. Cut shortening into oats, flour, baking soda and salt until mixture resembles fine crumbs. Add water, 1 tbsp at a time, until mixture forms a stiff dough.
2. Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
3. Roll until 1/8 inch thick on lightly floured surface. Cut into 2 ½-inch rounds or squares. Place on ungreased cookie sheet.
4. Bake until oatcakes start to brown, 12 to 15 minutes. Cool on wire rack.
Tina Turbin
Tina Turbin
From our home to yours, Tina Turbin
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I wish there was a picture of this but I looked it up and found a picture on wikipedia at http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Oatcake. I don’t think I’ve ever seen anything like this before and certainly had never heard the name. I am intrigued! This is why I read your blog. Your recipes are so unique!
I had these before when I was visiting my grandmother in Australia of all places. She’s not Scottish but somehow she had this recipe. Anyway, they were really delicious and we had them with homemade jam. I have to say that I’m really intrigued about the smoked fish suggestion you make. That sounds sooo good!
I’m so happy to find how easy this recipe is! I can tolerate oats very well and the same thing with the members of my family. I can’t wait to make these, sure seems more interesting than making boring old oatmeal! Okay, well it’s not so boring but it gets old after a while.
I haven’t even heard of this food before! I am very excited to try it with all the toppings you list here…not all at the same time of course LOL but it seems to me this is a breakfast option as well as a snack and lunchtime food.
Oh yes this is great with smoked fish, cheese, and jalapeno jelly! I love jalapeno jelly and I actually make it myself now. It’s sweet and spicy at the same time and creates a sophisticated taste in whatever you use it in. I highly recommend ya’ll try it!
I made these and they were easy and delicious! I ate them with some homemade strawberry jam. Next time I’m going to add creamcheese with the jam. There’s something about creamcheese and jam that I absolutely love as a combination. It tastes like a dessert but without the guilt!
I just stumbled on your website today and can’t believe the number of resources you offer. Thank you so much. I have a question about the oatcakes. Have you or anyone tried these with a different fat? I am new to gluten free living and I too have had an amazing experience once being correctly diagnosed. Once again, this is a wonderful website. P.S. Please don’t share my website with anyone else. Thanks!
I have never tried this recipe with a different fat but I am sure you could experiment with really anything. coconut oil, butter, ghee, etc. If you decide to take on the baking adventure let me know how it turns out!
Best,
Miranda