Staffordshire Oatcakes

These are pancakes and a traditional favorite from the North Staffordshire area of England. Delicious with butter or jam! You may grind regular oatmeal in a blender to make your own oat flour.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 30 mins
• Total Time: 45 mins
• Calories: 165 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon white sugar
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 2 cups whole wheat flour
• 1 ½ cups warm water
• 1 ½ cups warm milk
• 1 (.25 ounce) envelope active dry yeast
• 2 ½ cups oat flour

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Place warm water and warm milk into a large bowl. Stir in sugar and yeast, and let stand for 5 minutes, or until frothy. Mix in oat flour, whole wheat flour and salt, blending thoroughly. Cover bowl, and let stand in a warm place for 1 hour.

Step 2

Heat a large griddle or two skillets over medium heat, and grease well. Spoon enough batter onto the pan to make a thin pancake about 8 inches across for each one. Cook for 2 to 3 minutes, or until the top surface is covered with holes. Turn over and brown on the other side. Place oatcakes on a warm plate until ready to serve. Best served immediately, but can be frozen and heated later.