Recipe#5849

Title: Nova Scotia Oatcakes

  SOURCE: _Classic Canadian Cooking_ by Elizabeth Baird

      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                    
 
  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.