Ingredients for Scottish Oatcakes
- ½ cup shortening (vegetable shortening or lard)
- Oats
- All Purpose Flour
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¼ cup cold water
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How to Make Scottish Oatcakes
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a large bowl, combine 1 ½ cups rolled oats, 1 cup all-purpose flour, ½ teaspoon baking soda, and ¼ teaspoon salt.
- Cut in ½ cup shortening (vegetable shortening or lard) using a pastry blender or your fingers until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- Gradually add ¼ cup cold water, 1 tablespoon at a time, mixing until a stiff dough forms. Do not overmix.
- Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface and roll it to ⅛ inch thickness.
- Use a 2 ½-inch cookie cutter or knife to cut out oatcakes.
- Place the oatcakes onto ungreased baking sheets.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden brown.
- Let the oatcakes cool completely on a wire rack before serving.
Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)
Sodium
3 g
Sugar
0g
Fat
9g
Carbs
4g
