Embark on a delectable journey as we delve into the realm of Scottish oatcake cookies, a timeless classic that has captured the hearts and taste buds of generations. These delectable treats, rooted in the rich culinary heritage of Scotland, are renowned for their distinctive oaty texture, subtle sweetness, and a hint of savory goodness. Whether you're a seasoned baker yearning to expand your repertoire or a novice cook seeking a taste of tradition, this article will guide you through the essential steps of creating perfect Scottish oatcake cookies. We'll explore the ideal balance of ingredients, unveil the secrets of achieving that perfect texture, and uncover the nuances of baking techniques that elevate these cookies to greatness. So, gather your ingredients, prepare your kitchen, and let's embark on a culinary adventure that will leave you craving more.
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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 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.)
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 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.
CAPE BRETON OATCAKES
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
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!
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
OATCAKES
Brown sugar highlights the natural nuttiness of the oats in these toothsome tea cakes. Martha made this recipe on Martha Bakes episode 609.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Dessert & Treats Recipes Cookie Recipes
Yield Makes 32
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Spread 1/2 cup rolled oats on a rimmed baking sheet and bake until light golden and fragrant, 8 to 10 minutes. Cool then transfer to a food processor; process until finely ground. Add flour, sugar, coarse salt, and pepper; pulse until combined. Add butter, and pulse until mixture resembles coarse meal, about 10 seconds. Add 3 tablespoons cold water and pulse until dough just comes together, adding up to an additional tablespoon as needed.
- Turn dough out onto plastic wrap, shape into a rectangle and wrap in plastic. Chill for 45 minutes. Transfer chilled dough to a sheet of parchment paper. Sprinkle with remaining ¼ cup oats and roll into a 10-by-12-inch rectangle. Using a fluted pastry wheel, cut into thirty-two 2 1/2-by-1 1/2-inch rectangles. Sprinkle with flaky sea salt. If dough becomes soft, chill for 15 minutes.
- Arrange bars an-inch apart on two parchment-lined baking sheets. Bake until golden, 28 to 30 minutes. Transfer to a wire rack to cool.
Tips:
- Choose the right oats. For the best texture and flavor, use a combination of rolled oats and quick-cooking oats. Rolled oats will give the cookies a chewy texture, while quick-cooking oats will help them to be crispy.
- Don't overmix the dough. Overmixing will make the cookies tough. Mix the dough just until the ingredients are combined.
- 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. This will help them to crisp up and get golden brown.
- Let the cookies cool completely before serving. This will help them to set and become even more flavorful.
Conclusion:
Scottish oatcake cookies are a delicious and easy-to-make treat that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. With their combination of chewy and crispy textures and their sweet and nutty flavor, these cookies are sure to be a hit at your next gathering. So next time you're looking for a tasty and satisfying snack, give Scottish oatcake cookies a try!
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