1/2 c. shortening (I used butter) 1 c. regular oats or quick-cooking oats 1 c. flour 1/2 tsp. baking soda 1/4 tsp. salt 2-3 Tbsp. cold water Preheat oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit. Cut shortening into oats, flour, baking soda, and salt until mixture resembles fine crumbs. Add water, 1 tablespoon at a time, until mixture forms a stiff dough. Roll until 1/8" thick on lightly floured surface. Cut into 2-1/2" rounds or squares (I use any ol' cookie cutter that's around at the time). Place on ungreased baking sheet. Bake until oatcakes start to brown, about 12-15 minutes. Cool on wire rack. I found that my oatcakes required several minutes more before they started turning golden brown...possibly about 20-22 minutes. After that long mine are still wonderfully flaky, slightly crunchy, and YUMMY! So I would suggest you go by their browned state rather than the exact time.