Griddled Steel Cut Oatcakes Recipes

Steps:

• Butter (or use non-stick cooking spray) a 13x9x2-inch baking pan.
• Bring 3 1/2 cups water to boil in heavy medium saucepan.
• Add oats and salt.
• Bring to boil; reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until oatmeal is tender but still firm to bite. Stir often and add more water by 1/4 cup fill if too thick. Cook about 20 - 30 minutes.
• Add cream, maple syrup, sugar and vanilla; stir until mixture thickens, about 3 minutes.
• Spread oatmeal in prepared pan.
• Cover with plastic wrap and chill until firm, at least 4 hours and up to 24. (Keep chilled until ready to griddle).
• Cut chilled oatmeal into squares or triangles.
• Heat griddle or heavy nonstick skillet over medium high heat.
• Brush griddle with butter.
• Cook oatcakes until golden brown and heated through, about 3 to 4 minutes per side.
• Divide oatcakes among plates and top with your choice of toppings (maple syrup, berries or yogurt).

Steps:

• Butter 13x9x2-inch metal baking pan or rimmed baking sheet. Bring 3 1/2 cups water to boil in heavy medium saucepan. Add oats and salt. Bring to boil; reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until oatmeal is tender but still firm to bite, stirring often and adding more water by 1/4 cupfuls if too thick, about 30 minutes. Add cream, 2 tablespoons maple syrup, sugar, and vanilla; stir until mixture thickens, about 3 minutes. Spread oatmeal in prepared pan. Cover with plastic wrap and chill until firm, at least 4 hours. DO AHEAD: Can be made 1 day ahead. Keep chilled.
• Cut chilled oatmeal into squares or triangles. Heat griddle or heavy nonstick skillet over medium heat. Brush griddle with melted butter. Cook oatcakes until golden brown and heated through, about 3 to 4 minutes per side. Divide oatcakes among plates, drizzle with maple syrup, spoon strawberries over, and serve.