Cape Breton Oatcakes

Ingredients:

• 2 c Flour; all purpose
• 2 c Rolled oats
• 1 c Brown sugar; packed
• 2 tsp. Baking powder
• 1/2 tsp. -Salt
• 1 c Shortening
• 1/2 c -Cold water

SAVORY VARIATION:

• 2 c Oatmeal; scotch type*
• 1 c Flour; all purpose
• 2 tsp. Sugar, granulated
• 2 tsp. Baking powder
• 1/4 tsp. -Salt
• 1/3 c Shortening; or lard or bacon fat
• 1/4 c Cold water
  

Directions:

1. Sweet version: Stir together flour, oats, sugar, baking powder and salt; rub in shortening with fingertips.
2. 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.
3. 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.
4. Transfer to racks to cool.

Savory Variation: (to serve with cheese)

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