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1/2 c. shortening (I used butter)

A home-style 1/2 c. shortening (I used butter) made with Regular Oats Or Quick Cooking Oats, Flour, Baking Soda, Salt, and Cold Water. Scale it up or down for the number of people at the table.

Ingredients

• 1 cup
• 1 cup
• 1/2 tsp
• 1/4 tsp
• 2

Method (preview)

1. 1

   Preheat oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit.

2. 2

   Cut shortening into oats, flour, baking soda, and salt until mixture resembles fine crumbs.

3. 3

   Add water, 1 tablespoon at a time, until mixture forms a stiff dough.

4. 4

   Roll until 1/8" thick on lightly floured surface.

5. 5

   Cut into 2-1/2" rounds or squares (I use any ol' cookie cutter that's around at the time).

6. 6

   Place on ungreased baking sheet.

7. 7

   Bake until oatcakes start to brown, about 12-15 minutes.

8. 8

   Cool on wire rack.