Oatcakes (Standard)

Ingredients :
250 gm oatmeal
pinch salt
1/4 teaspoon bicarbonate of soda
2 teaspoon butter or margarine
some hot water

Method :
Mix oatmeal, salt and baking soda together in a bowl.
Make a well in the centre and pour in the melted butter.
Add a little hot water to the butter and gradually mix into a stiff paste adding water where necessary.
Roll out on a floured surface to about 3 - 4mm thickness then cut into circles using a biscuit(cookie) cutter or you could use a suitably sized glass.
Place on a floured baking tray and bake in a hot oven for 20-30 minutes until the cakes are crisp and have turned a light, golden brown colour.

recipe oatcakes baking