Best Sesame Irish Oatcakes
Elevate your charcuterie game with my Best Sesame Irish Oatcakes recipe. These savory oat crackers are fantastic for an Irish Cheese Board, A St. Patrick’s Day Party, or an anytime snack!
Best Sesame Irish Oatcakes
Main Ingredients
Main Ingredients
What you Will Love About These Savory Oat Crackers
CLICK TO SEE HOW PRETTY THESE SAVORY CRACKERS LOOK ON AN IRISH CHEESE BOARD! YUM!
Best Sesame Irish Oatcakes Recipe
Makes 12 Savory Oat Cakes (Crackers)
Ingredients
- 7 tablespoons unsalted Irish butter, frozen
- 1 cup rolled oats
- 3 tablespoons whole wheat flour
- 1/4 cup walnuts, finely chopped (sandy texture)
- 1 1/2 tablespoons dried thyme
- 1/2 tablespoon salt
- 1 large egg, beaten
- 1/2 cup sesame seeds, optional
- flaked salt, optional
Irish Sesame Oatcake Instructions
Preheat Oven to 350°F.
Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
Add the rolled oats and wheat flour into a mixing bowl. Grate the frozen butter into the bowl. Using clean hands, toss gently to combine. Snap andy large bits of butter with your fingers. Toss in the walnuts, thyme and salt. Drizzle the beaten egg over the mixture. Next toss again and press into to form the grainy Irish Oatcake Dough.
Form the Savory Irish Oat Crackers Dough into 12 to 14 1 inch dough balls. Give the balls a roll in the sesame seeds and place 2 inches apart on the prepared baking sheet.
Press each dough ball into a circle using the bottom of a glass.
Bake for 12 to 15 minutes or until the crackers are just golden brown and the butter is bubbly.
Remove from the oven and lets these savory oat crackers rest for 10 minutes. Move them to a baking rack to completely cool.
Enjoy!
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Best Sesame Irish Oatcakes Recipe Notes
- I recommend doubling the recipe. These savory Irish Oatcakes go quickly!
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Best Sesame Irish Oatcakes
Ingredients
- 7 tablespoons Irish butter unsalted
- 1 cup rolled oats
- 3 tablespoons whole wheat flour
- 1/4 cup walnuts finely chopped (sandy texture)
- 1 1/2 tablespoons dried thyme
- 1/2 tablespoon salt
- 1 large egg beaten
- 1/2 cup sesame seeds optional
- flaked salt optional
Instructions
- Preheat Oven to 350°F.
- Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Add the rolled oats and wheat flour into a mixing bowl. Grate the frozen butter into the bowl. Using clean hands, toss gently to combine. Snap andy large bits of butter with your fingers. Toss in the walnuts, thyme and salt. Drizzle the beaten egg over the mixture. Next toss again and press into to form the grainy Irish Oatcake Dough.
- Form the dough into 12 to 14 1 inch dough balls. Give the balls a roll in the sesame seeds and place 2 inches apart on the prepared baking sheet.
- Press each dough ball into a circle using the bottom of a glass.
- Bake for 12 to 15 minutes or until the crackers are just golden brown and the butter is bubbly.
- Remove from the oven and lets these savory oat crackers rest for 10 minutes. Move them to a baking rack to completely cool. Enjoy!