Irish Oatcakes

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Contents 1 Description 1.1 Ingredients 1.2 Directions 2 See also

[edit] Description

Irish oatcakes are unleavened cakes eaten with butter, Cheese or honey. Irish oatcakes are one of the May Day recipes, prepared for Beltane, one of four Celtic Fire festivals.

[edit] Ingredients

• 6 ounces oatmeal
• 2 ounces flour
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 10 ounces warm water

[edit] Directions

1. In a bowl, mix flour, oatmeal and salt.
2. Add warm water slowly. Place the dough on a lightly floured board.
3. Roll and flatten to 1/4-inch thick. Cut into triangles.
4. Cook oatmeal triangles in a pan or griddle until both sides turn golden brown.
5. Serve buttered. Goes well with a milk or wine and Cheese. Makes 4 servings.

[edit] See also