Nova scotia oatcakes

1 servings

Ingredients

Quantity Ingredient
3 cups Rolled oats; not instant
3 cups Flour, all purpose;sifted
1 cup Brown sugar
1 teaspoon Baking soda Salt
1½ cup Shortening Cold water, up to 3/4 cup

Directions

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 ¼" 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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