Pratie what? Ok.. Read the recipe before you turn your nose up at it. These are so good. I got the recipe out of my local library a few years back, hence the Copywright info at the end of the page. I like making them two different ways, sometimes I make them with nice smooth mashed potatoes or sometimes I leave the mashed potatoes slightly lumpy. Either way, they taste fantastic with the leek tart recipe as well.

Pratie Oaten

3     large potatoes, peeled
1 1/2     teaspoons salt
1     cup rolled oats
1/2     cup (1 stick) butter, melted, plus 2 tablespoons butter for frying

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.

Yield: 6 servings
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 40 minutes
Difficulty: Easy

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