Best Nova Scotia Oat Cakes Recipes

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CAPE BRETON OATCAKES



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This is the best oatcake recipe. It has the perfect balance between salt and sweet. This recipe comes from the Cape Breton Highlands in Nova Scotia. It is a traditional treat as we have a strong Scottish culture in this province.

Provided by saucey1

Categories     Breads

Time 27m

Yield 4-8 varies, 4-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 cups flour
2 cups rolled oats
1 cup brown sugar
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup shortening
1/2 cup cold water

Steps:

  • Stir together flour, oats, brown sugar, baking powder, and salt.
  • Rub in shortening with fingertips until crumbly.
  • mix in water with a fork until a ball forms, divide in half.
  • On a floured surface roll out to 1/2" to 1/4" thickness.
  • Traditionally they are cut into 2 1/2 inch squares, then triangles but some people like circles. your choice.
  • bake on a greased baking sheet at 350 degrees for 15 minutes or until lightly browned.
  • Cheers!

NOVA SCOTIA OAT CAKES



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Make and share this Nova Scotia Oat Cakes recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Aroostook

Categories     Canadian

Time 22m

Yield 10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 1/4 cups sugar
2 cups rolled oats
2 cups flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
1 1/4 cups shortening
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 cup boiling water
2 cups bran flakes

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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 501, Fat 27, SaturatedFat 6.7, Sodium 388.4, Carbohydrate 61.1, Fiber 3.6, Sugar 26.6, Protein 6

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