Savory Oatcakes

This International dessert features Oatmeal; * see note, Baking soda, Bacon fat; lard or margarine, Salt, Hot water. It delivers a pleasant kick of heat. A wonderful way to end any meal, especially on special occasions. Simple to make with ingredients you likely already have on hand, this is a recipe you will come back to again and again.

Cooking Method: Baking, Steaming

Cuisine: Global

Courses: Desserts

Difficulty: Intermediate

Servings: 1

Calories: 596.8

Dietary: Gluten-free

Description

This International dessert features Oatmeal; * see note, Baking soda, Bacon fat; lard or margarine, Salt, Hot water. It delivers a pleasant kick of heat. A wonderful way to end any meal, especially on special occasions. Simple to make with ingredients you likely already have on hand, this is a recipe you will come back to again and again.

Ingredients

1 pound Oatmeal; * see note
1/2 teaspoon Baking soda
1 ounce Bacon fat; lard or margarine
1/2 teaspoon Salt
1/2 pint Hot water

Directions

1
for dusting.
2
Melt fat with the hot water.
3
Add baking soda and salt to the oatmeal.
4
Make a well in the centre of the oatmeal,
5
pour in the melted fat and water and
6
mix to a fairly moist dough.
7
On a board, well dusted with oatmeal,
8
roll out as thinly as possible to an even round, dusting with oatmeal during the rolling to prevent sticking, and rubbing in more oatmeal with the palm of your hand.
9
Cut in farls (Scotch for quarters) or rounds with a pastry cutter.
10
Place on a baking-sheet, ungreased, and
11
bake in a moderate oven, turning several times to prevent steaming.
12
Bake for approximately 20 minutes, until the oatcakes are crisp and faintly golden

Nutrition Facts

Servings 1

Amount Per Serving
Calories 596.8kcal

% Daily Value *
Total Fat 25.1g39%
Saturated Fat 6.9g35%
Cholesterol 0.0mg0%
Sodium 2696.0mg113%
Total Carbohydrate 75.1g26%
Dietary Fiber 12.0g48%
Sugars 0.0g
Protein 19.3g39%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

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