Nova Scotia Oatcakes

Servings: 1
Ingredients:

3 c  Rolled oats; not instant
3 c  Flour, all purpose;sifted
1 c  Brown sugar
1 ts Baking soda
2 ts -Salt
1 1/2 c  Shortening
2/3 c  -Cold water, up to 3/4 cup

Combine oats, flour, sugar, soda and salt. Cut in the shortening with a
pastry blender or 2 knives until the mixture is crumbly.
Using a fork, gradually add enough water for moisture to form a ball.
Roll out 1/4′ thick on a lightly floured board. Cut into circles and
place on greased baking sheet.
Bake at 350F for 15 minutes.
Yield about 4 dozen, depending on spoon size.

SOURCE: _Classic Canadian Cooking_ by Elizabeth Baird

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