Oatcakes with Goat Cheese and Fig

1. 1

   Preheat oven to 375F.

2. 2

   and butter 2 large baking sheets.

3. 3

   In a food processor pulse oats until chopped fine.

4. 4

   Add flour, salt, baking powder, and butter and pulse until mixture resembles coarse meal.

5. 5

   Add milk and pulse until a dough just forms.

6. 6

   On a lightly floured surface roll out dough 1/8 inch thick (about a 13-inch round) and using a 1 1/2-inch cutter cut out about 60 oatcakes.

7. 7

   Arrange oatcakes on baking sheets 1 inch apart and bake in middle of oven 12 minutes (oatcakes will not change color).

8. 8

   Transfer oatcakes to a rack and cool completely.

9. 9

   In a small saucepan combine figs, wine, honey, and 1 tablespoon thyme sprigs and simmer, stirring occasionally, until most liquid is evaporated.

10. 10

    Transfer fig mixture to a small bowl and cool.

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    Top each oatcake with about 1/2 teaspoon goat cheese, a fig piece, and a few thyme sprigs.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.