Canadian Oatcakes

I broke away from 'Winnie Watching' for a few minutes yesterday and made Canadian oatcakes.

These are perfect with a cup of tea or coffee.

They taste a lot better than they look.

Ingredients

• 3 cups large flake slow cooking rolled oats
• 2 cups all purpose flour
• 1 cup whole wheat flour
• ½ cup granulated sugar
• ½ cup packed brown sugar
• 1 teaspoon fine sea salt
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 ½ cups unsalted butter , cubed 
• ½ cup water (approx)
•   slow cooking rolled oats for rolling
  1. Preheat oven to 375F
  2. Combine all dry ingredients in a large bowl
  3. Cut in butter with pastry blender
  4. Slowly add water until mixture just begins to hold together
  5. Divide dough into two portions
  6. On a large surface, roll dough into 10 x 12 inch rectangle ¼ inch thick
  7. Generously cover the top with extra rolled oats; roll them firmly into the surface of the dough
  8. Cut into 2x4 inch cakes; place on parchment covered cookie sheet
  9. Bake for 14-18 minutes, or until golden
  10. Place on cooling rack and store in an airtight container