Scottish Oatcakes

* Don't substitute rolled oats in this recipe. Old-fashioned oatmeal looks something like white cornmeal or couscous and is sometimes called "Scottish oatmeal." It is quite hard in texture. It is readily available in supermarkets or bulk food stores.

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.

Mix dry ingredients, rub in shortening with fingers as for pastry. Add just enough cold water to make a dough.

Roll out 1/4" thick and cut into shapes with floured cutter. Dough may be inclined to fall apart a bit so handle carefully and, if necessary, just roll out a quarter of the dough at a time. It can be re-rolled.

Bake in upper third of oven for 15-20 minutes or until browned on bottom. Remove to wire rack to cool.