Scottish Oat Cakes

Directions

1. 1
   Preheat oven to 425°.
2. 2
   Mix and set aside water and soda to cool; mix all dry ingredients.
3. 3
   Cut in shortening.
4. 4
   Finally add soda mixture.
5. 5
   Divide dough into thirds.
6. 6
   Pat out on thinly-floured surface into a rectangular shape.
7. 7
   Roll to 1/4-inch thickness.
8. 8
   Cut into 2 x 3-inch rectangles, trimming edges.
9. 9
   With spatula, set on cookie sheet.
10. 10
    They spread.
11. 11
    Barely brown the edges, no more than 8 minutes.
12. 12
    They will still be light in color.
13. 13
    Remove from pan immediately.
14. 14
    They crisp up as they cool.
15. 15
    Cookie sheet must be washed and cooled between batches or use 3 cookie sheets.
16. 16
    Makes about 3 dozen.