Cape Breton Oatcakes

* Exported from MasterCook *

CAPE BRETON OATCAKES

Recipe By :
Serving Size : 1 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Breads

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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2 c Flour -- all purpose
2 c Rolled oats
1 c Brown sugar -- packed
2 ts Baking powder
1/2 ts -Salt
1 c Shortening
1/2 c -Cold water
-----SAVORY VARIATION-----
2 c Oatmeal -- scotch type*
1 c Flour -- all purpose
2 ts Sugar, granulated
2 ts Baking powder
1/4 ts -Salt
1/3 c Shortening -- or lard or
-bacon fat
1/4 c -Cold water

Sweet version: Stir together flour, oats, sugar, baking powder and salt;
rub in shoetening with fingertips. Mix in water with fork, until ball
forms; divide in half.
On a floured surface, roll out each half to 1/4 inch (5 mm) thickness.
Cut into 2 1/2 inch (6 squares), then into triangles. Bake on lightly
greased baking sheets in 350F oven for 15 minutes or till lightly browned.
Transfer to racks to cool.
MAKES: 60

Savory Variation: (to serve with cheese)
Mix 2 cups Scotch-type oatmeal, 1 cup all-purpose flour, 2 tsp each
granulated sugar and baking powder, and 1/4 tsp salt. Work in 1/3 cup
shortening, lard or bacon fat. Add 1/4 cup cold water. Proceed as above.



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