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North Staffordshire Oat Pancakes

North Staffordshire Oat Pancakes are thin, lacy griddle cakes with a gentle tang from a yeasted batter and a tender bite from oat and whole wheat flours. Lightly hole-speckled, they’re perfect warm with butter, jam, or savory fillings, making them a comforting breakfast or brunch centerpiece that also suits a cozy snack.

  • Prep1 hr 15 mins
  • Cook30 mins
  • Serves12
  • DifficultyMedium
North Staffordshire Oat Pancakes
  1. 1

    Put the warm water and warm milk into a large bowl.

  2. 2

    Stir in the sugar and yeast, and let it sit for 5 minutes, or until frothy.

  3. 3

    Mix in the oat flour, whole wheat flour, and salt, blending thoroughly.

  4. 4

    Cover the bowl and let it stand in a warm place for 1 hour.

  5. 5

    Heat a large griddle or two skillets over medium heat, and grease them well.

  6. 6

    Spoon enough batter onto the pan to make a thin pancake about 8 inches across for each one.

  7. 7

    Cook for 2 to 3 minutes, or until the top is covered with holes.

  8. 8

    Turn over and brown the other side.

  9. 9

    Place the oatcakes on a warm plate until ready to serve.

  10. 10

    They are best served immediately, but can be frozen and reheated later.

About This Recipe

North Staffordshire Oat Pancakes is a British breakfast recipe made with 7 ingredients. It takes about 1 hr 45 mins, serves 12, and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Active Dry Yeast, Milk, Oat Flour, and Salt. Each serving provides about 196.9 kcal, and is a good source of fiber.

Recipe Questions

What is North Staffordshire Oat Pancakes?
It is a British pancake recipe made with 7 ingredients, usually served for breakfast.
What is North Staffordshire Oat Pancakes made of?
The main ingredients are Active Dry Yeast, Milk, Oat Flour, Salt, Sugar. The full list of 7 is above.
What goes well with North Staffordshire Oat Pancakes?
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How long does it take to make North Staffordshire Oat Pancakes?
About 1 hr 45 mins in total: 1 hr 15 mins to prepare and 30 mins to cook.
How many calories are in one serving?
One serving provides about 196.9 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
Is North Staffordshire Oat Pancakes easy to make?
This recipe is rated medium, with 7 ingredients and 10 steps.

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