Oatcakes are a type of flatbread that is popular in Ireland. They are made with oats, flour, and baking soda, and are often served with butter or cheese.
Mix flour and salt together.
Slowly add warm water.
Roll out on a flouredboard to 1/4 inch thick.
Cut into triangles.
Cook on a pan or griddleuntil golden on both sides.
Dry out in a cool oven (150 C / 300 F) untilcrisp.
These cakes are eaten buttered, with a glass of milk, forsupper, but are also good with oily fish such as herring or mackerel.
(They are also terrific with wine and cheese.
) .
Ingredients
Directions
Mix flour and salt together.
Slowly add warm water.
Roll out on a flouredboard to 1/4 inch thick.
Cut into triangles.
Cook on a pan or griddleuntil golden on both sides.
Dry out in a cool oven (150 C / 300 F) untilcrisp.
These cakes are eaten buttered, with a glass of milk, forsupper, but are also good with oily fish such as herring or mackerel.
(They are also terrific with wine and cheese.
) .
