Living in Nova Scotia, there are things that you learn to appreciate. The humble oatcake cookie is one of those things. Not quite a shortbread, and not an oatmeal cookie yet as much if not more tastier.
I find these in most bakeries and cafes across the province. These cookies have Scottish roots. Thinking there must be butter and egg in these....but nope just good ol'fashion shortening!
2 cups oats
1 cup flour
1 cup sugar
1 tsp salt
1/4 tsp baking soda
3/4 cup vegetable shortening
1/3 cup hot water
Combine dry ingredients together in a bowl. Using a pastry cutter, blend in the shortening until crumbly. Add hot water and form into a ball. Roll out dough and cut into rounds. Bake at 350 for 10 minutes.
Mmmm! Definitely going to have to try to make these. I had not heard of them before but they sound and look amazing!
ReplyDeleteWhat a crunchy looking cookie. Thanks so much for sharing.
ReplyDeleteI wouldn't know where to get vegetable shortening in my town in the Netherlands; do you suppose I could use coconut oil to make the oatcake cookies?
ReplyDeleteYvonne,
ReplyDeleteIts worth a try? I would imagine they would taste great! I would even substitute a little coconut flake in replace of some of the oats. Let me know how it goes.