NOVA SCOTIA OATCAKES

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

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