Title: Nova Scotia Oatcakes
Categories: Canadian Bread
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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