Derbyshire oatcakes(english)

4 Servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
1poundsFine oatmeal
1poundsFlour
1ounceYeast
1teaspoonSugar
1teaspoonSalt
pintWarm water to mix
(approxmately)
FOR SMALL QUANTITY
2tablespoonsFlour
2tablespoonsOatmeal
1teaspoonBaking powder
Water to mix

Directions

Mix the oatmeal, flour and salt in a warm bowl. Cream the yeast with the sugar and add ½ pint of the warm water. Pour the yeast mixture into the dry ingredients and add the rest of the water, mixing slowly until a thin batter is formed. Set aside in a warm place until well risen, about 30 minutes. Grease a large frying pan and heat. Pour cupfuls of the batter on to the hot pan and cook like thick pancakes for 4-5 minutes on each side. The oatcakes will keep for 2-3 days.

Serve warmed up in a frying pan with bacon and eggs or with lemon juice and sugar or toasted with cheese or golden syrup. To make a small quantity mix the flour, oatmeal and the salt with the water to form a thin batter and add the baking powder just before cooking.