Shean Trubhais Oatcakes

SoupCookie's Note:

A great dance and a great recipe! From Sara MacLeod-Walker's "Highland Fling Cookbook"

• Total Time: 35 mins
• Prep Time: 15 mins
• Cook Time: 20 mins

Ingredients:

Serves: 1-8

Yield: 8.0 wedges

• 1 cup flour
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup oatmeal (not instant)
• 2 tablespoons golden syrup
• 1/2 cup buttermilk

Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 350F and lightly flour a cookie sheet.
2. Sift the flour, baking soda and salt together, then combine with the oatmeal.
3. Mix in the syrup then the buttermilk to form a stiff dough. (a tablespoon or more buttermilk may be added to get good consistency).
4. Divide the dough in two. Knead-one half at a time-on lightly floured surface, and roll out to about a 1/4 inch thick circle.
5. Cut each circle into to 4 wedges and put on cookie sheet.
6. Bake 20-30 minutes. Enjoy with honey or jam!