These are called Bannocks in Scotland

• 1 cup quick cooking oatmeal
• 1 cup cornmeal
• 1/3 cup toasted diced almonds
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
• 1 tablespoon brown sugar
• 2 cups buttermilk
• 1 tablespoon molasses
• 1 teaspoon grated lemon peel
• 2 eggs
• 2 tbsp melted butter

 

Method Combine dry ingredients plus nuts in large bowl. Combine buttermilk, molasses and lemon peel in medium bowl; add eggs and butter, beating until thoroughly mixed. Add buttermilk mixture to oatmeal mixture and mix well. spoon batter about 1/4 inch thick on hot well greased heavy fry pan or griddle. Fry for about 10 minutes, then turn. Fry for 5 minutes longer or until done. Cut or fold in half; spread with butter and jelly. Maybe served with creamed chipped beef, shredded ham or slivered chicken. Contributor: Shari Dewey more breakfast recipes

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