Cape breton oat cakes

Cape Breton Oat Cakes

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In this blog post I will guide you thru the steps and ingredients needed to craft this recipe. Grab your favorite apron and let's start.
Cape Breton oat cakes are a delightful and traditional treat from the Cape Breton Island in Nova Scotia, Canada. These mouthwatering oat cakes are made with simple ingredients like oats, flour, butter, and sugar, resulting in a deliciously crumbly texture with a hint of sweetness. Perfect for a cozy afternoon snack or a quick breakfast on the go, these oat cakes offer a comforting taste of Cape Breton's culinary heritage.

Keywords: Cape Breton, oat cakes, traditional, Nova Scotia, crumbly.

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We took a trip to Cape Breton Island, Nova Scotia, and we stopped at the Skye Restaurant, where they served these with our meal. My husband’s cousin, Mamie MacDougal, gave me this recipe and we love them. … Judith Rice

Ingredients

1 cup butter (very soft, nearly melted)

1/2 cup Criscoshortening (very soft, nearly melted)

1 cup white sugar

1 teaspoon baking soda dissolved in 4 Tablespoons hot water

3 cups quick oats

3 cups flour

1 teaspoon salt

Thoroughly mix butter, shortening, and white sugar together with electric mixer. Add water and baking soda; mix well. Add flour and salt; mix well.

Roll out to 1/4-inch thick and cut into 3 x 3-inch squares. Put on lightly greased cookie sheets and bake in 375-degree oven for 15 minutes until golden brown.