Pictou County Oatcakes

Ingredients

2 oatmeal
1 c flour
1 c brown sugar
1 ts salt
3/4 c shortening
1/4 ts baking soda
1/4 c boiling water

Instructions

Combine dry ingredients and cut in shortening. Dissolve 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 400F oven for 10 minutes.