Griddled Steel-Cut Oatcakes

Serves: 6

Shirley Senger

1 January 1970

Based on User reviews:

50

Spice

48

Sweetness

47

Sourness

43

mins

Prep time (avg)

5.2

Difficulty

Ingredients:

3.5 cups

Water (or more)

1.75 cups

Oat (steel-cut)

1 tsp

Salt

Directions:

1

Butter 13x9x2-inch metal baking pan or rimmed baking sheet

2

Bring 3 1/2 cups water to boil in heavy medium saucepan

3

Add oats and salt

4

Bring to boil; reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until oatmeal is tender but still firm to bite, stirring often and adding more water by 1/4 cupfuls if too thick, about 30 minutes

5

Add cream, 2 tablespoons maple syrup, sugar, and vanilla; stir until mixture thickens, about 3 minutes

6

Spread oatmeal in prepared pan

7

Cover with plastic wrap and chill until firm, at least 4 hours

8

DO AHEAD: Can be made 1 day ahead

9

Keep chilled

10

Cut chilled oatmeal into squares or triangles

11

Heat griddle or heavy nonstick skillet over medium heat

12

Brush griddle with melted butter

13

Cook oatcakes until golden brown and heated through, about 3 to 4 minutes per side

14

Divide oatcakes among plates, drizzle with maple syrup, spoon strawberries over, and serve

15

Butter 13x9x2-inch metal baking pan or rimmed baking sheet

16

Bring 3 1/2 cups water to boil in heavy medium saucepan

17

Add oats and salt

18

Bring to boil; reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until oatmeal is tender but still firm to bite, stirring often and adding more water by 1/4 cupfuls if too thick, about 30 minutes

19

Add cream, 2 tablespoons maple syrup, sugar, and vanilla; stir until mixture thickens, about 3 minutes

20

Spread oatmeal in prepared pan

21

Cover with plastic wrap and chill until firm, at least 4 hours

22

DO AHEAD: Can be made 1 day ahead

23

Keep chilled

24

Cut chilled oatmeal into squares or triangles

25

Heat griddle or heavy nonstick skillet over medium heat

26

Brush griddle with melted butter

27

Cook oatcakes until golden brown and heated through, about 3 to 4 minutes per side

28

Divide oatcakes among plates, drizzle with maple syrup, spoon strawberries over, and serve