Nova Scotia Oat Cakes

• cups sugar↗1 1⁄4
• cups rolled oats↗2
• cups flour↗2
• teaspoon baking powder↗1
• teaspoon salt↗1
• cups shortening↗1 1⁄4
• teaspoon baking soda↗1⁄2
• cup boiling water1⁄2
• cups bran flakes2

Step-by-step instructions

1. 1

   Preheat oven to 425 degrees.

2. 2

   Add soda to boiling water and let stand until cool.

3. 3

   Mix together flour, baking powder, salt, bran flakes, rolled oats and sugar.

4. 4

   Cut in shortening; add water and soda.

5. 5

   Roll out thin on a floured board.

6. 6

   Cut into 3 inch rounds.

7. 7

   Bake in hot oven until golden brown.