Florence White

Derbyshire Oatcake

As made in 1811 and still made to-day, 1931

Preparation info
    • Difficulty

      Medium

    • Ready in

      2 hr

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By Florence White

Published 1932

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Ingredients

  • Fine oatmeal 2 lb.
  • water 1 quart (32 oz.)

Method

  1. Put barm or yeast into the water which must be warm.
  2. Put all into the meal.
  3. Mix by hand till smooth.
  4. Leave mixture to stand for 2 hours before making.
  5. Pour a cupful on to a hot stone (a baking tin or frying-pan, if no st