Black Pepper Oatcakes

Directions

1. 1
   Preheat the oven to 325°F.
2. 2
   Place one cup of rolled oats in the bowl of a food processor. Process until very fine like a flour.
3. 3
   Add the remaining cup of oats, butter, salt and pepper. Pulse until coarse crumbs appear.
4. 4
   With the processor running, slowly add enough water just until the mixture resembles large curds. Don't wait for it to form a ball and ride on the blade, or you risk overdoing it.
5. 5
   Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured board. Bring it together with your hands adding more water if necessary. You want a soft, cohesive dough that isn't sticky.
6. 6
   Roll the dough out to an 1/8-inch thickness. Using a pastry cutter, cookie cutter, or knife cut the dough into any shapes you like. Transfer the crackers to a large baking sheet.
7. 7
   Combine the milk and sugar in a small bowl stirring to dissolve the sugar. Brush the tops of the crackers and sprinkle with salt.
8. 8
   Bake for 20 minutes, until the bottoms are lightly browned. Allow crackers to cool on the sheet for five minutes then remove to a wire rack. Store in airtight containers when completely cool.