Oat cakes

These really simple oatcakes are great with pâté or spreads. The recipe is so easy that it's debatable if it's worth recording but I was pleased with them and will make them again so for my own records at least, here they are.



250g rolled oats.
60g wholemeal flour
100g white vegetable fat
4g salt
4g bicarbonate of soda
1 tsp. smoked hot paprika
60-75 ml boiling water

Cut, rub or process the fat into the dry ingredients then add just enough hot water to bring everything together in a soft dough. Use a metal knife or spoon to protect your fingers.

Turn the mixture out onto a board, lightly dusted with oatmeal, and knead gently until the dough is well mixed and uniform. This will only take a couple of minutes.

Roll the mixture out to about 5mm thick and cut into crackers with the cutter of your choice. I used a 7.5 cm round one.

Bake at 190C for 20 to 25 minutes until they smell toasty and look slightly golden.