Scottish Oatcakes

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Appears in Cook's Illustrated May/June 2023

The Scottish original is savory. The Cape Breton version is sweet. Both are crisp, wholesome, and undeniably snackable.

SERVESMakes 20 oatcakes

TIME45 minutes, plus 20 minutes cooling

Scottish Oatcakes

WHY THIS RECIPE WORKS

Scottish oatcakes should be crisp and wholesome, their mild oat flavor serving as the perfect base for butter or cheese. Scottish oatmeal forms the foundation of the cakes with the small pieces of oats helping to hold the dough together. Al...

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