Nova scotia oatcakes
Yield: 1 servings
Ingredients:
- 3 c Rolled oats; not instant 2 ts -Salt
- 3 c Flour all purpose;sifted 1 1/2 c Shortening
- 1 c Brown sugar 2/3 c -Cold water up to 3/4 cup
- 1 ts Baking soda
Instructions:
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
