Derby reminded me of a great recipe for Derbyshire Oatcakes..

1 lb Fine oatmeal
1 lb Flour
1 oz Yeast
1 tsp Sugar
1 tsp Salt
2½ pt Warm water
Mix the oatmeal, flour and salt in a warm bowl. Cream the yeast with the sugar and add ½ pint of the warm water. Pour the yeast mixture into the dry ingredients and add the rest of the water, mixing slowly until a thin batter is formed. Set aside in a warm place until well risen, about 30 minutes. Grease a large frying pan and heat. Pour cupfuls of the batter on to the hot pan and cook like thick pancakes for 4-5 minutes on each side. The oatcakes will keep for 2-3 days. Serve warmed up in a frying pan with bacon and eggs or with lemon juice and sugar or toasted with cheese or golden syrup.

Makes 4 servings.

Posted By: Jumbo1, Aug 19, 11:29:27