Celtic Homemade Pratie Oaten Food

PRATIE OATEN

Steps:

• Place potatoes in a bowl and wash under cold, running water until water runs clear. Place in a medium saucepan with 1/2 teaspoon of the salt. Add enough water to generously cover. Bring to a boil, reduce to a simmer, and cook, uncovered, until soft, about 15 minutes. While potatoes are warm, mash with a fork or in a food mill.
• Let potatoes cool a little, then mix in the oats to make a soft dough. Add the butter and remaining 1 teaspoon salt and mix well. Roll dough to 1-inch thickness and cut out 3-inch biscuits with a round cutter.
• Heat 1 tablespoon butter in a large skillet. Add half of the potato and oatmeal "cakes" and fry until light brown on both sides, about 2 minutes per side. Repeat with remaining cakes, adding more butter to skillet if necessary. Serve warm.

PRATIE OATEN BISCUITS (CRACKERS)

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350°F.
• Remove 1 tablespoon of rolled oats and set aside.
• Combine potatoes, flour, remaining oats, and salt in a mixing bowl.
• Mix by hand until a soft dough forms.
• Mix in butter.
• Scatter reserved oats over a dry work surface.
• Roll dough out as thinly as possible--no more than 1/4".
• Cut out with lightly floured cutter, or slice into squares.
• Transfer to a parchment-lined baking sheet.
• Bake until crisp and lightly browned, about 20 minutes. If browning too quickly, cover with a sheet of foil or parchment paper.
• Let cool 15 minutes in pan.
• Transfer to a rack and cool completely.

CELTIC HOMEMADE PRATIE OATEN

Steps:

• Work enough of the oatmeal into the mashed potatoes to form a soft dough. Add salt to taste and enough melted butter or lard to bind it together.
• Scatter oatmeal on a cutting board and roll out dough. Cut into triangular wedges and cook on both sides on a hot greased griddle in the oven, or fry on the stove.
• Serve hot or cold.

CELTIC HOMEMADE ATHOLL BROSE

Steps:

• Stir together the oatmeal, honey, and cold water. When they are thoroughly mixed, slowly add the whiskey. Stir briskly until the mixture foams.
• Bottle and cork tightly in sterilized containers.
• After a day or two remove the cork, strain the mixture, and toast your friends with a hearty "Sláinte agus saol agut!" Health and long life to you!