Instructions: Makes 18 oatcakes

Preheat oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit. Cut shortening into oats, flour, baking soda, and salt until mixture resembles fine crumbs. Add water, 1 tablespoon at a time, until mixture forms a stiff dough. Roll until 1/8" thick on lightly floured surface. Cut into 2-1/2" rounds or squares (I use any ol cookie cutter thats around at the time). Place on ungreased baking sheet. Bake until oatcakes start to brown, about 12-15 minutes. Cool on wire rack.

NOTE: I found that my oatcakes required several minutes more before they started turning golden brown...possibly about 20-22 minutes. After that long mine are still wonderfully flaky, slightly crunchy, and YUMMY! So I would suggest you go by their browned state rather than the exact time.

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