?Oatcakes are a type of unleavened flatbread made with oatmeal, flour, fat, and water. They are traditionally baked on a griddle or in a dry oven. Oatcakes are popular in the United Kingdom, Canada, and the United States.
Sift the flour, salt and baking soda into the oatmeal. Melt the butter, margarine or fat in boiling water and add to the dry ingredients. Mix until the mixture is a spongy mass (a little extra water can be used if necessary). Turn mixture on to a surface covered with plenty of dry oatmeal and scatter more on top. Flatten the dough and roll out until 1/2cm/ 1/4inch in thickness, then place a dinner plate on top and trim into a neat circle. Scatter on more oatmeal and rub it in all over the surface. Cut into quarters before baking on either a griddle or in the oven.
Griddle Method
Place the oatcakes on a heated griddle or heavy pan over medium heat and bake until they dry out and curl. Then place under a grill at medium heat to cook the top of the oatcakes.
Oven Method
Bake at gas mark 4/ 180°C/ 350°F for 20-30 minutes or until dried out