Cape Breton Oatcakes

Description: This is the best oatcake recipe. It has the perfect balance between salt and sweet. This recipe comes from the Cape Breton Highlands in Nova Scotia. It is a traditional treat as we have a strong Scottish culture in this province.

Ingredients:

• 2 cups flour
• 2 cups rolled oats
• 1 cup brown sugar
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup shortening
• 1/2 cup cold water

Steps:

1. Stir together flour, oats, brown sugar, baking powder, and salt.
2. Rub in shortening with fingertips until crumbly.
3. mix in water with a fork until a ball forms, divide in half.
4. On a floured surface roll out to 1/2" to 1/4" thickness.
5. Traditionally they are cut into 2 1/2 inch squares, then triangles but some people like circles. your choice.
6. bake on a greased baking sheet at 350 degrees for 15 minutes or until lightly browned.
7. Cheers!