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Oatcakes (Irish) Recipe

Yields1 ServingPrep Time5 minsCook Time25 minsTotal Time30 mins

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.

 6 oz Oatmeal (preferably fine)
 1 ts Salt
 2 oz Flour
 10 fl Warm water
1

Mix flour and salt together.

2

Slowly add warm water.

3

Roll out on a flouredboard to 1/4 inch thick.

4

Cut into triangles.

5

Cook on a pan or griddleuntil golden on both sides.

6

Dry out in a cool oven (150 C / 300 F) untilcrisp.

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These cakes are eaten buttered, with a glass of milk, forsupper, but are also good with oily fish such as herring or mackerel.

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(They are also terrific with wine and cheese.

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