Title: Nova Scotia Oatcakes
Categories: Canadian, Nova scotia, Breads, Baird
Yield: 1 servings
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 350 F for 15 minutes. Yield about 4
dozen, depending on spoon size.
SOURCE: _Classic Canadian Cooking_ by Elizabeth Baird
