Traditional Scottish Oatcakes
Discover the charm of Traditional Scottish Oatcakes, a timeless recipe that celebrates wholesome, simple ingredients and rustic flavors. Made with rolled oats, a touch of all-purpose flour, and a hint of baking powder, these golden, crumbly oatcakes are as versatile as they are delicious. With just a handful of pantry staples and a preparation time of only 15 minutes, they’re perfect as a quick savory snack, a base for cheese, or even a hearty accompaniment to soups and stews. The buttery richness and lightly salted flavor pair beautifully with everything from creamy spreads to smoked salmon. Whether served fresh from the oven or stored for later use, these Scottish favorites bring warmth and heritage to your table with every bite.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 225 grams rolled oats
- 50 grams all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 0.5 teaspoons salt
- 50 grams unsalted butter
- 100 milliliters hot water
Instructions
Preheat the oven to 180°C (356°F) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Place the rolled oats into a food processor and pulse briefly until the texture is slightly finer but still coarse. Alternatively, you can use them as is for a chunkier oatcake texture.
In a large bowl, combine the processed oats, all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt.
Add the unsalted butter to the dry mixture and rub it in with your fingers until the texture resembles breadcrumbs.
Gradually pour in the hot water, stirring constantly with a spoon, until the mixture comes together into a pliable dough.
Lightly flour a clean surface and roll out the dough to about 5mm (1/4 inch) thickness.
Using a round cookie cutter or the rim of a glass, cut the dough into circles or your preferred shape.
Place the oatcakes on the prepared baking sheet, spaced slightly apart.
Bake in the preheated oven for 20–25 minutes, or until the oatcakes are golden and firm to the touch.
Remove from the oven and allow the oatcakes to cool completely on a wire rack.
Serve fresh or store them in an airtight container for up to a week.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1426 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 58.9 g | 76% | |
| Saturated Fat | 27.8 g | 139% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 111 mg | 37% | |
| Sodium | 1646 mg | 72% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 189.4 g | 69% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 25.2 g | 90% | |
| Total Sugars | 0.1 g | ||
| Protein | 43.5 g | 87% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 151 mg | 12% | |
| Iron | 12.9 mg | 72% | |
| Potassium | 1030 mg | 22% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
