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Prep Time: 12 Minutes Cook Time: 15 Minutes |
Ready In: 27 Minutes Servings: 6 |
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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 |
Directions:
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!
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