Shetland Oatcakes

Ingredients

• 4 teacups of fine oatmeal
• Quarter teacup of self raising flour
• Pinch of salt
• 1 teaspoon of baking soda
• 2 teaspoons of castor sugar
• 4 ounces Trex

Method

• Add a small amount of boiling water. Enough to turn the mixture in to a firm dough.

• Place in a hot oven for 8 minutes. Turn the oatcakes and put them in the oven for 4 minutes on a low heat.

• Take them out of the oven, allow them to cool, and you have your Shetland oatcakes.

Ingredients

• 6 oz Medium Oatmeal,
• 1 Level Teaspoon Salt,
• 1 Level Teasppoon Baking soda,
• 1/2 oz Butter/Margarine,
• Approximately 2-3 fl oz Hot water.

Method

• 1. Mix all dry ingredients in a bowl,
• 2. Add butter/marg. and rub in,
• 3. Add hot water and mix to a firm dough,
• 4. Divide in two and roll out in 8 inch rounds,
• 5. Cut into quarters and bake for 8 minutes at 375 F,
• 6. Turn over and turn the oven to a low heat,
• 7. Bake for 4 minutes.

Note

Great with cheese and rhubarb jam.