Old Fashioned Oatcakes

Step 1

Sift together the flour, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, sugar, brown sugar and salt.

Step 2

Rub in the butter with your hands (or pulse in using a food processor)

Step 3

Toss in the rolled oats.

Step 4

Add the milk and toss together with a wooden spoon until a soft dough forms.

Step 5

Roll the dough out on a lightly floured board to a ½ inch thickness and cut out the oatcakes with a 3 inch biscuit cutter or an inverted drinking glass.

Step 6

Place on a parchment lined cookie sheet and bake in a 350 degree F oven for 18- 20 minutes. Cool on a wire rack. These will keep for several days when stored in an airtight container.