The Oatmeal of Alford

Drop bannocks

Ingredients

1 egg.
1 pint milk.
¼ teaspoon baking soda.
pinch salt.
Oatmeal.

Method

Beat the egg in a large bowl and stir in milk.
Mix in the soda, salt and enough oatmeal to make a dropping batter.
Put the mixture in a jug.
Rub the griddle or frying pan with margarine and pour the batter into small rounds.
Cook over moderate heat until bubbles form, turn and cook other side.
Serve spread with butter and honey.