Australian Jack Recipe

Directions

1. 1
   Cream the butter; add in the sugar and beat till light and fluffy.
2. 2
   Dissolve the baking soda in the water and add in, stirring well.
3. 3
   Add in the oatmeal and ginger, mixing well.
4. 4
   The mix should be fairly hard.
5. 5
   If necessary, add in a little more oatmeal.
6. 6
   Knead lightly on a floured surface.
7. 7
   Preheat oven to 300 degrees.
8. 8
   Press the mix in a buttered baking dish, about 8 x 12 inches.
9. 9
   The dough should be about 1/2 inch thick.
10. 10
    Bake in the 300 degree oven for 35 min, or possibly till brown on top.
11. 11
    Cut into squares while warm.