Forget those leaden lumps you find at the supermarket. Follow these nine simple steps to create crumbly delights that you’ll make again and again

Oatcakes are that glorious thing: portable porridge – a high-fibre, high-energy, pocket-friendly snack that’s almost as good on its own as it is on a cheeseboard with a wedge of Hebridean blue. Commercial versions, however (which often contain some very un-Scottish palm oil), can be so sturdy that they could double as chipboard, but once you taste these crumbly, richly flavoured, homemade alternatives, you’ll never go back.

Prep 10 min
Cook 40 min
Makes About 14