Pictou County Oatcakes



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INGREDIENTS:
2 cups oatmeal
1 cup flour
3/4 cup brown sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup shortening
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 cup water boiling

METHOD:
Combine dry ingredients and cut in shortening. Disolve baking soda in the boiling water and add, continuing to mix with a knife. Mold with the hands and shape into a long wedge. Slice off and bake in a 400 F oven for 10 minutes. This recipe comes from the county where the Scots first landed in Canada (and where my dad was born.) To quote the author, "Our Scottish ancestors used "real" oatmeal when they made their favorite oatcakes. However sugar did creep in, as indicated bt this 75 year old recipe. (The book was published in 1971 so the recipe would be from the year 1894.)

Notes: Not wearing my glasses, I added 1 cup of boiling water by mistake. I then poured it into a 9x14 baking pan and baked it as squares, 400 for 10 minutes. Good for breakfasts.

Makes 12
Per serving: 253 Calories; 14g Fat (48% calories from fat); 3g Protein; 30g Carbohydrate; 0mg Cholesterol; 257mg Sodium



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