These easy-to-make oatcakes act as wholesome platforms for cheese and charcuterie. If you need gluten-free food, use GF old-fashioned oats. Makes about 20 oatcakes using a 2.5-inch cutter.
Course: Appetizer, Main Course
Cuisine: Scottish
Keyword: cheese, cracker
Author: Beth Cato
Equipment
food processor
large cookie sheet
cookie cutter
Ingredients
2 1/2cupsold fashioned oats
2Tablespoonsunsalted butter
1teaspoonsea salt
1/2cuphot water
Instructions
Preheat oven at 375-degrees. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
Place oats in a food processor and chop on HIGH for about 15 seconds, long enough to make them slightly less coarse.
Melt butter in a large bowl. Pour oats into the bowl. Stir to coat. Sprinkle salt over the top, then pour in water. Stir again to form a stiff dough that is just cohesive. If the mix won't come together, add more water in small increments.
Sprinkle flour (gluten-free flour, if necessary) on an even stretch of counter. Use palms of hands or a rolling pins to press oats into a flat, cohesive layer. Note that the oatcakes will not expand or grow when baking. Use a round cookie cutter to slice into discs.
Bake for 10 minutes. Use a spatula to gently flip them over. Bake for another 7 to 10 minutes. Let cool, then pack into sealed container.
Store at room temperature. Oatcakes can also be frozen, with wax paper or parchment between the layers, for as long as six months, and thaw quickly.