Nova Scotia Oat Cakes Recipes

NOVA SCOTIA OATCAKES

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400 degrees and line baking sheet with parchment paper.
• Dissolve baking soda in hot water (add a little more water if needed).
• Combine dry ingredients with butter, then add dissolved baking soda.
• Mold into a dough ball, then press it out onto a baking sheet. You can roll it out with a dough pin to make it thin as you want it to be (I recommend about 1/4 inch thick.)
• Cover and chill for 10-15 minutes to firm up the dough, then remove the oatcakes and score down the middle and across to make 8-10 squares (you'll use these lines for clean cuts after it's done baking).
• Bake for 12-15 minutes until they are golden brown. They should be crisp and crunchy, not chewy.
• Separate the cakes along the score lines with a thin knife and then allow them to cool.
• Enjoy with your favorite coffee or tea or add them to your day pack for some quick energy during a hike or a long road trip.

NOVA SCOTIA OAT CAKES

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 425 degrees.
• Add soda to boiling water and let stand until cool.
• Mix together flour, baking powder, salt, bran flakes, rolled oats and sugar.
• Cut in shortening; add water and soda.
• Roll out thin on a floured board.
• Cut into 3 inch rounds.
• Bake in hot oven until golden brown.