Jun 25, 2012 so it must have been with the staffordshire potters, and i am right with them. I actually didnt know this until i was searching round the internet when writing up this recipe. So when i first heard about staffordshire oatcakes i assumed it was a variation of the same thing and paid no real attention. Staffordshire oatcakes traditional english hotcakes. Welcome to poveys oatcakes staffordshire and the north wests no1 oatcake manufacturer. Staffordshire oatcakes traditional english hotcakes recipe. Two oatcakes topped with sliced cucumber, tinned salmon and a squeeze of lemon. Aug 12, 2011 oatcakes are very very popular in north staffordshire and are also to be found in cheshire where i grew up and in derbyshire, where they are often called derbyshire oatcakes and are exactly the same.
In harsh winters of years gone by, farmers in the area would grow oats rather than wheat and so the oatcake was born. Two oatcakes topped with cottage cheese, chopped hazelnuts and shredded chicory leaves. Please look in the comments for the new recipe which is in the reply to timmyd. Ive just been in north staffordshire on the trail of the local oatcake you can view my audio slideshow here and read more about my trip here, one of those regional specialities which are hugely. If you like to eat them like sweet pancakes try some maple syrup, golden syrup, honey, nutella or jam. Sign up log in my feed articles meal planner new browse yummly pro. The potteries, an area that is the birthplace of many famous people, arnold bennett, sir stanley matthews, reginald mitchell, captain edward smith of the titanic, josiah wedgwood, and more recently robbie williams. Calories in staffordshire oatcakes and nutrition facts. Staffordshire oatcakes and oatcake mix to buy or order online.
Oatcakes are very very popular in north staffordshire and are also to be found in cheshire where i grew up and in derbyshire, where they are often called. When its ready, give the batter a gentle stir, smear a little butter or oil on a hot. These are pancakes and a traditional favorite from the north staffordshire area of england. Staffordshire oatcakes are a yeasted pancake that tastes good with honey, but even better with a savoury filling.
Add all of the dry ingredients to a bowl and mix together before starting to whisk in all. Two oatcakes topped with sliced, reduced fat, mature hard cheese e. How to make the perfect staffordshire oatcakes food. Get one of our staffordshire oatcakes recipe and prepare delicious and healthy treat for your family or friends. In fact, that is much more of a generalisation than you may realise, because theyre specifically regional to north staffordshire, centering on the area around stokeontrent. These oat pancakes are massively popular in the potteries an area of north staffordshire in england that includes the town of stokeontrent. So it must have been with the staffordshire potters, and i am right with them. You may grind regular oatmeal in a blender to make your own oat flour.
There are 185 calories in a 100g serving of staffordshire oatcakes. Two oatcakes topped with low fat creme fraiche, sliced strawberries and blackberries and fresh mint. Edit sept 2019 since making this video i have changed the recipe. Make a well in the centre, and gradually mix in the liquid. Please speak to a staff member upon ordering about any allergy concerns you may have. Jan 04, 2010 the staffordshire oatcake is one of our more unlikely local heroes. I heard that soldiers returning from india in days gone by tried to duplicate the chapattis they had enjoyed but using local ingredients and the north staffordshire oatcake was born. For savoury options, bacon, cheese, eggs or tomatoes work well. A traditional favourite from the north staffordshire. There are a few different variations on oatcakes scottish, derbyshire, canadian but they all have the same basic ingredients of oats, yeast and flour. The history of the staffordshire oatcake theres a lot of myths about staffordshire oatcakes some have argued that the potteries poppadom originated after soldiers returned from india. Local oatcake shops have even been sighted as far north as macclesfield.
Staffordshire oatcakes perfect for a weekend breakfast. And i am talking about a scottish type oatcake a savoury biscuit made from oatmeal not a staffordshire or derbyshire oatcake which is a type of pancake made from oatmeal. Mix the salt to the flour and oatmeal in a large bowl. Staffordshire oatcakes are, quite possibly, the best regional speciality youve never heard of. Pour a thin layer of the batter onto a greasednonstick frying pan, covering the base of the pan.
The information specified for this is food item, including the description and nutritional information, was submitted by a mobile user. Now available to order online and be delivered to you, wherever you live in the world. In fact, that is much more of a generalisation than you may realise, because theyre specifically regional to north staffordshire, centering on the region around stokeontrent. Again, older recipes are generally more spartan, moistening the batter with water alone, but david, yeatman and boermans use equal parts milk. The traditional filling would be practically any combination. Two oatcakes topped with lean sliced roast ham, sliced avocado and grated carrot. Oatcakes twelve ways my fussy eater easy kids recipes. Two oatcakes topped with sliced bananas, chopped walnuts and a drizzle of honey. Tesco are selling staffordshire oatcakes, a supremely delicious delicacy from up north of the england staffordshire, obviously, to be precise. Martin wainwright on the trail of the north staffordshire. Cook on a medium heat for 23 minutes, flip, then cook the other side for another 23 minutes. Oatcakes are cooked on a griddle girdle in scots or baked in an oven. Shrove tuesday may have been and gone, the annual greasy round wiped from the kitchen ceiling, the dog back on nonburnt offerings but this is one pancake that deserves to stay on the menu all year round.
Today you can find recipes for oatcakes which stem from different parts of. When i think about oatcakes, i think of oatcakes delicious, crunchy, oaty, and scottish, somewhere between a biscuit and a cracker. An oatcake is a type of flatbread similar to a cracker or biscuit, or in some versions takes the form of a pancake. Its quite amazing how certain foods are so local, that even though you live in the county bordering those where theyre made, youve managed to get to 56 years old without ever having them. Dec 05, 2016 staffordshire oatcakes are, quite possibly, the best regional speciality youve never heard of. Devotees will spend a long time arguing what the best filling should be, but cheese, bacon and sausage are popular fillings. You can use a choice of fillings for these fantastic oatcakes. Oatmeal,oatbran,wheatbran, whey powder milk, salt, baking powder, rapeseed oil non hydrated all allergens are in capitals.
Stir the first four ingredients together in a large bowl. The staffordshire oatcake is one of our more unlikely local heroes. Place oatcakes on a warm plate until ready to serve. Cover the mixture and leave at room temperature for approximately one. The linked recipe above is for scottish oatcakes which are more like a. Dec 14, 2012 a look inside north staffordshire oatcake bakers. Directions pour the milk and water in a saucepan and warm gently on the hob. Its kept a bit of low profile even though its reputation is slowly stretching around the globe thanks to potteries expats. Cheese is a very common filling for these oatcakes and they are usually. The best oatcakes healthy recipes on yummly oatcakes, oatcakes, high protein yogurt oatcakes. Little did i know that i was about to have my mind blown by this triumph of oaty wonder.
The oatcake is a regional food, typical of north staffordshire and especially stokeontrent. Heat a large griddle or two skillets over medium heat, and grease well. Oatcakes staffordshire breads staffordshire very soft, slightly soda or yeastraised, thin oatmeal pancakes eaten very fresh. They are prepared with oatmeal as the primary ingredient, and. Once only eaten locally, the staffordshire oatcake has grown steadily in popularity over recent years. It is a local speciality in the north staffordshire area of england, and so may be known to nonlocals as a staffordshire oatcake or potteries oatcake. Staffordshire oatcakes order oatcakes and oatcake mix. Cook for 2 to 3 minutes, or until the top surface is covered with holes.
They are prepared with oatmeal as the primary ingredient, and sometimes include plain or wholemeal flour as well. They are generally called north staffordshire oatkcakes when trying to describe them to those who are unfamiliar. How to make the perfect staffordshire oatcakes food the. The exact recipe varies between oatcake shops and was for many years a closely guarded secret. Poveys have been producing traditional staffordshire oatcakes for over 25 years using a special secret family recipe, which has been developed to be both dairy and low caliorie with no artificial additives making their oatcakes both a healthy and tasty savoury or sweet snack. A staffordshire oatcake is made from oatmeal, flour and yeast to make a dense pancake. This is very exciting, like finding a longlost treasure. Staffordshire oatcakes stoke on trent save money and boost your diet with these healthy breakfasts you can eat on the tube. Mar 02, 2017 how to make the perfect staffordshire oatcakes.
However, i am not talking about the soft oatcakes of the north midlands but the crisp scottish oatcake biscuit. There would be an oatcake shop on nearly every street corner years ago. Unless you originate from, or have visited north staffordshire in the english midlands you have probably never heard of a british regional food called the north. Sep 25, 2007 north staffordshire and derbyshire oatcakes. North staffordshire oatcake is a type of pancake made from oatmeal, flour and yeast, and cooked on a griddle. Poveys have been producing traditional staffordshire oatcakes for over 25 years using a special secret family recipe, which has been developed to be both dairy and low caliorie with no artificial additives making their oatcakes both a healthy and. We use a feature of your web browser called a cookie to help you get the most out of using our site. You need to make a fairly loose mixture, similar in consistency to a yorkshire pudding batter.
North staffordshire or derbyshire oatcakes local food heroes. What is the difference between a staffordshire oatcake and a. Spoon enough batter onto the pan to make a thin pancake about 8 inches across for each one. Mix together the oatmeal, wholemeal flour, plain flour, yeast and salt in a bowl until well combined. Two oatcakes topped with hummus, chopped cherry tomatoes and sliced roast turkey. Being a native of north staffordshire uk, i was brought up on these. An oatcake is a cross between a pancake, because it is cooked flat on a griddle or a frying pan, a crumpet, because the batter is allowed to ferment, and porridge, because it contains oats. Oatcake recipe easy recipe for traditional scottish oatcakes. The best oatcakes healthy recipes on yummly oatcakes, oatcakes, high protein yogurt oatcakes sign up log in my feed articles meal planner new browse yummly pro guided recipes saved recipes. Recipe for north staffordshire oatcake allotment recipe. Staffordshire, right in the middle of england, is a county famous for the invention of bone china, cute bull terriers.
The oatcake is a local speciality in the north staffordshire area of england, specifically stokeontrent. Staffordshire oatcakes, as the name suggests, come from the north staffordshire area where they are known locally simply as oatcakes. I am especially thankful to my lovely blogger friend anshie dhar who blogs at spice roots for introducing me to bread bakers, a group of bloggers who share with me their passion of baking breads. How to make the perfect staffordshire oatcakes food the guardian. You can top them with sweet or savoury toppings and have as a main meal, a snack, or for breakfast. The influence of the scottish oatcake has spread far and wide. Apr 29, 2014 oatcakes twelve ways april 29, 2014 by ciara attwell, updated september 18, 2019 these oatcakes are highfibre lowgi bites of goodness and with twelve different toppings they are sure to spark your foody imagination. Staffordshire oatcakes are a traditional savoury pancake from the north of england. Many small oatcake shops exist in north staffordshire and serve them filled with any mixture of bacon, cheese, sausage, eggs, etc. You may grind regular oats in a blender to make your own oat flour. A north staffordshire delicacy, oatcakes are ideal for breakfast or a snack at any time.
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