Nova Scotia Oatcakes

Recipes 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

Recipe 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