Irish Oatcakes

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.

• Makes 4 servings.

Ingredients

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

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 ¼-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 milk or wine and cheese.