Best 2 Cape Breton Oatcakes Recipes

CAPE BRETON OATCAKES

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This is the best oatcake recipe. It has the perfect balance between salt and sweet. This recipe comes from the Cape Breton Highlands in Nova Scotia. It is a traditional treat as we have a strong Scottish culture in this province.

Provided by saucey1

Categories Breads

Time 27m

Yield 4-8 varies, 4-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

Ingredients

2 cups flour
2 cups rolled oats
1 cup brown sugar
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup shortening
1/2 cup cold water

Steps:

Stir together flour, oats, brown sugar, baking powder, and salt.
Rub in shortening with fingertips until crumbly.
mix in water with a fork until a ball forms, divide in half.
On a floured surface roll out to 1/2" to 1/4" thickness.
Traditionally they are cut into 2 1/2 inch squares, then triangles but some people like circles. your choice.
bake on a greased baking sheet at 350 degrees for 15 minutes or until lightly browned.
Cheers!

OATCAKES

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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

Ingredients

3 ¾ cups rolled oats
1 cup whole wheat flour
1 teaspoon white sugar
1 ¼ teaspoons salt
½ teaspoon baking soda
½ cup cold butter, cubed
¼ cup hot water, or as needed

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

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