Scottish Skirlie Bread

Another version of this ancient Scottish food. Quick bread made with onions fried in bacon drippings and oats.

• Ready In: 50 mins
• Serves: 6

Ingredients

• 1⁄3 cup bacon drippings
• 2  cups  chopped onions
• 1  egg
• 1  cup milk
• 2  cups quick-cooking oats
• 1⁄4 cup all-purpose flour
• 2  teaspoons baking powder
• 1  teaspoon salt
• 1⁄2 teaspoon sage

Directions

1. Melt the bacon drippings in a frying pan; add onions and cook until lightly browned.
2. Meanwhile, beat together milk and egg in a mixing bowl; stir in browned onions. Combine oats, flour, baking powder, and salt. Crush sage and mix into oats. Stir oats into onion mixture, mixing just until well moistened. Grease a 9 inch round cake pan with bacon drippings. Pour batter into the pan and bake in a moderately hot oven, 400 F., for 25 to 30 minutes, or until done and brown on top. Serve warm. Makes about 6 servings.
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