Scottish oatcake cookies are a traditional Scottish treat that has been enjoyed for generations. These cookies are made with a combination of oats, flour, butter, sugar, and spices, resulting in a delicious and satisfying snack. They have a slightly crunchy texture and a sweet, nutty flavor that is sure to please everyone. Whether you are looking for a quick and easy snack or a special treat to serve at your next gathering, Scottish oatcake cookies are a great choice. This article provides two variations of the classic Scottish oatcake cookie recipe: a traditional version and a gluten-free version, ensuring that everyone can enjoy these delightful treats.
Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!
SCOTTISH OATCAKES
These slightly sweet rounds are a cross between a cookie and a cracker. Eat them plain or with jam for breakfast, or top them with cheese for a snack.
Provided by Grace Gordon
Categories Bread Milk/Cream Breakfast Bake Oat Bon Appétit California Kidney Friendly Vegetarian Pescatarian Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free Kosher
Yield Makes about 18
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Butter 2 heavy large baking sheets. Place oats in large bowl. Sift flour, sugar, baking soda and salt into same bowl. Using fingertips, rub in shortening until mixture resembles coarse meal. Add buttermilk; stir until dough forms. Transfer dough to floured surface. Roll out dough to 1/4-inch thickness. Using 2 1/2-inch round cookie cutter, cut out rounds. Arrange on prepared sheets, spacing apart. Gather scraps, reroll and cut out additional rounds.
- Bake oatcakes until edges are pale golden, about 12 minutes. Transfer baking sheets to racks and cool 5 minutes. Transfer cakes to racks; cool completely. (Can be prepared 3 days ahead. Store in airtight container at room temperature.)
OATCAKES
Originally a Scottish recipe. Very little sugar and no white flour. Easy to make and a wonderful addition to breakfast.
Provided by EArlene
Categories Bread Quick Bread Recipes Biscuits
Time 45m
Yield 12
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Line a heavy baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Mix oats, whole wheat flour, sugar, salt, and baking soda together in a bowl. Rub in butter with your fingers until mixture is chunky. Pour in enough water to form a thick dough.
- Spread a thin layer of oats and whole wheat flour on a flat work surface. Turn out dough and pat to an even thickness. Cut into circles using the rim of a drinking glass. Transfer to the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake in the preheated oven until golden brown, 20 to 30 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 199 calories, Carbohydrate 24.7 g, Cholesterol 20.3 mg, Fat 9.5 g, Fiber 3.8 g, Protein 4.8 g, SaturatedFat 5.2 g, Sodium 351.3 mg, Sugar 0.6 g
SCOTTISH OATCAKE COOKIES
Looking for something reasonably good for you (unlike most cookies), sweet without being overwhelming, delicious but not filled with saturated fats? Try this! I started from a recipe for Scottish oatcakes, and the result is these mildy sweet whole-grain cookies made with fruits, nuts, and tree oils. Enjoy!
Provided by Rodney B.
Categories Drop Cookies
Time 1h
Yield 24 cookies
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Mix oats, cereal (if used), salt, and baking soda.
- Mix in nuts and fruit.
- Separately, beat oil& egg yolks until they are blended.
- Mix in brown sugar& vanilla.
- Pour egg mixture into oat mixture and blend into crumbs.
- Add milk.
- Stir 3-5 minutes, until the oats soak up most of the milk.
- Sprinkle 2T flour over the mixture and stir another minute or two until all milk is absorbed.
- Drop in large clumps on lightly-oiled cookie sheets, one dozen per 15"x10" sheet.
- Form into 1/4" thick patties.
- Bake at 350 deg.
- F for 20 minutes or until they begin to brown.
- Remove immediately from cookie sheets and let cool.
SCOTTISH OATCAKES
The perfect breakfast solution for people who cannot decide between oatmeal and pancakes, this recipe is for the softer pancake version of the popular dry, dense, and cookie-like oat cakes. Serve with fresh fruit and top with butter and maple syrup.
Provided by Chef John
Categories 100+ Breakfast and Brunch Recipes Pancake Recipes Whole Grain Pancake Recipes
Time 1h40m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Bring oats and heavy cream to a simmer in a pot over medium-high heat. Stir and cook for 1 minute and turn off the heat. Let cool down to room temperature, at least 10 minutes.
- Transfer oat mixture into a bowl. Add lemon zest and lemon juice. Drizzle in honey and crack in an egg. Add salt and baking soda. Mix thoroughly with a spatula. Stir in flour until no dry spots remain. Cover and let rest for at least 1 hour.
- Heat butter in a skillet over medium heat. Scoop spoonfuls of the oat mixture into the hot skillet and flatten to your desired thickness. Cook until browned and tops spring back when touched, 3 to 4 minutes per side.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 288.8 calories, Carbohydrate 15.2 g, Cholesterol 105.7 mg, Fat 24.1 g, Fiber 1.5 g, Protein 4.2 g, SaturatedFat 14.4 g, Sodium 291.5 mg, Sugar 1.3 g
SCOTTISH OAT CAKES
Savory oatcakes (or bannocks) are quintessentially Scottish. Perfect with some hearty cheese, smoked salmon & dill or chutney.
Provided by zetallgerman
Time 40m
Yield Makes Pieces
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Pre-heat the oven to 190C.
- Mix together the oats, flour, salt, sugar and bicarbonate of soda.
- Add the butter and rub together until everything is mixed and has the consistency of large bread crumbs.
- Add the water (from a recently boiled kettle) bit by bit and combine until you have a somewhat thick dough. The amount of water varies; depending on the oats.
- Sprinkle some extra flour and oats on a work surface and roll out the dough to approx. 1/2cm thickness. Use a cookie cutter to cut out shapes (the final number of oatcakes depends - of course - on the size of cutter you use.
- In a wonderfully Scottish twist/coincidence I found that using an upturned whisky glass makes the perfect size :-)
- Place the oat cakes on a baking tray and bake for appprox. 20-30mins. or until slightly golden brown.
SCOTTISH OATCAKES
Forget shop-bought and make your own oatcakes. Perfect for serving with cheese or your favourite dips, they're easy to make, with a just a few simple ingredients
Provided by Katie Hiscock
Categories Side dish, Snack
Time 40m
Yield Makes 16 oatcakes plus trimmings
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Heat the oven to 190C/170C fan/gas 5. Mix together the oats, flour, salt, sugar and bicarbonate of soda. Add the butter, then rub together until it's the consistency of large breadcrumbs.
- Gradually pour in 60-90ml water from a recently boiled kettle, stirring until it forms a thick dough.
- Sprinkle some extra flour on a work surface and roll out the dough to about ½cm thickness. Use a cookie cutter to cut out about 16 rounds (the final number of oatcakes depends on the size of cutter you use).
- Place the oatcakes on a baking tray and bake for 20 mins or until golden.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 99 calories, Fat 4 grams fat, SaturatedFat 2 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 12 grams carbohydrates, Fiber 2 grams fiber, Protein 2 grams protein, Sodium 0.46 milligram of sodium
Tips:
- Use good quality oats. Steel-cut oats or rolled oats are the best choices for these cookies.
- Toast the oats before using them. Toasting the oats will bring out their flavor and make them more fragrant.
- Use a food processor to grind the oats into a fine flour. This will help the cookies to have a smooth texture.
- Don't overmix the dough. Overmixing the dough will make the cookies tough.
- Chill the dough before baking. Chilling the dough will help the cookies to hold their shape and prevent them from spreading too much.
- Bake the cookies at a high temperature. Baking the cookies at a high temperature will help them to rise and become crispy.
- Let the cookies cool completely before eating them. This will allow the flavors to develop and the cookies to firm up.
Conclusion:
Scottish oatcake cookies are a delicious and easy-to-make treat that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. They are perfect for a quick snack or a dessert. These cookies are also a good source of fiber and whole grains. If you are looking for a healthy and delicious cookie recipe, Scottish oatcake cookies are a great option.
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