Oatcakes with Goat Cheese and Fig

Preparation

1. Step 1

   Preheat oven to 375°F. and butter 2 large baking sheets.

   Step 2

   In a food processor pulse oats until chopped fine. Add flour, salt, baking powder, and butter and pulse until mixture resembles coarse meal. Add milk and pulse until a dough just forms. 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. Arrange oatcakes on baking sheets 1 inch apart and bake in middle of oven 12 minutes (oatcakes will not change color). Transfer oatcakes to a rack and cool completely.

   Step 3

   In a small saucepan combine figs, wine, honey, and 1 tablespoon thyme sprigs and simmer, stirring occasionally, until most liquid is evaporated. Transfer fig mixture to a small bowl and cool.

   Step 4

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