Recipe Details

Summary

Name: Oatcakes (not Sweet)

Category: Breads

3 1/2 c Oats; quick

1/2 c Shortening

1 ts -salt

1/2 c -water ,approx.

2 tb Flour

Combine the oats, salt and flour. Cut in the shortening and add enough

water to dampen and form a ball. (A food processor does the work in a

jiffy). Leave to swell for ten minutes. Divide the dough and roll each part

to 1/8" thickness; slide onto ungreased cookie sheet, indent in squares

with a pastry wheel or knife. Bake in 350F for about 1/2 hour but watch

that they don't turn brown. Sweet Oatcake: Add 1 cup sugar to recipe.