Cape Breton Oatcakes

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

Directions

1. 1

   Stir together flour, oats, brown sugar, baking powder, and salt.

2. 2

   Rub in shortening with fingertips until crumbly.

3. 3

   mix in water with a fork until a ball forms, divide in half.

4. 4

   On a floured surface roll out to 1/2" to 1/4" thickness.

5. 5

   Traditionally they are cut into 2 1/2 inch squares, then triangles but some people like circles. your choice.

6. 6

   bake on a greased baking sheet at 350 degrees for 15 minutes or until lightly browned.

7. 7

   Cheers!