Oatcakes

These Scottish oatcakes, made with oats, whole wheat flour, and very little sugar, are a wonderful addition to your breakfast table.

• Preparation Time: 25 mins
• Cooking Time: 20 mins
• Total Time: 45 mins
• Calories: 199 Calories

Ingredients

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

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Bake in the preheated oven until golden brown, 20 to 30 minutes.

Step 2

Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Line a heavy baking sheet with parchment paper.

Step 3

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.

Step 4

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.