Oatcakes with icing
Description
The pastry is simple and quick to prepare. This recipe yields 8 flatbreads. Serve cooled or slightly warm.
Instructions
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Step 1
1. Preheat the oven to 190 degrees. Spread the oat flakes on a baking sheet and bake for 8–9 minutes. Let cool completely. Increase the oven temperature to 230 degrees. Line another baking sheet with parchment paper.
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Step 2
2. Mix all dry ingredients, except for the oats, in the bowl of a food processor, 6-8 times. Add the cold butter cut into pieces and mix 12-15 times.
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Step 3
3. The mixture should resemble wet sand. Transfer the mixture to a bowl and mix with the cooled oat flakes.
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Step 4
4. In a small bowl, mix together milk, cream, eggs, and maple syrup. Whisk the ingredients until combined. Measure out 1 tablespoon of the mixture and set aside for the glaze. Add the milk mixture to the flour mixture and stir with a rubber spatula. Knead the dough about 6 times, then transfer to a floured work surface and gently knead a few more times. Shape the dough into a disk about 17 cm in diameter. Cut into 8 wedges and place them on the prepared baking sheet. Refrigerate while preparing the glaze.
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Step 5
5. Mix the reserved tablespoon of milk mixture with maple syrup.
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Step 6
6. Brush the slices with glaze. Sprinkle maple sugar on top. Bake for 12-14 minutes, until golden brown. Let cool for 10-15 minutes before serving.