Cape Breton Oatcakes - cooking recipe

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
Preparation
    Stir together flour, oats, brown sugar, baking powder, and salt.
    Rub in shortening with fingertips until crumbly.
    mix in water with a fork until a ball forms, divide in half.
    On a floured surface roll out to 1/2\" to 1/4\" thickness.
    Traditionally they are cut into 2 1/2 inch squares, then triangles but some people like circles. your choice.
    bake on a greased baking sheet at 350 degrees for 15 minutes or until lightly browned.
    Cheers!

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