Recipe Steps
- Prepare the pastry by sifting the flour and salt into a bowl. As always, have everything cold.
- Rub in the margarine until mixture resembles breadcrumbs.
- Add the water gradually, mixing to a stiff paste with a knife.
- Allow the pastry to rest until the oatmeal mixture is prepared.
- For the topping, melt the margarine in a saucepan.
- Remove from the heat and stir in the sugar, egg and almond essence.
- Add the oatmeal and mix well.
- Grease a swiss roll tin and line it with a thin layer of pastry.
- Spread on a thin layer of jam and then spread the oatmeal mixture evenly on top of this.
- Bake in a preheated oven at 220°C/425°F/Gas 6-7 for 20-30 minutes approx until lightly browned.
- Cut into slices or squares while still hot. Allow to cool on a wire tray.
