CHRIS' OATCAKE

1 cup flour
2 cups oatmeal (Scottish) Purity med. grind OK.
1 teaspoon sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 cup butter or other shortening
1 tablespoon butter

Mix dry ingredients and cut in shortening.
Add some hot water, enough to take to pastry consistency
Roll 1/4 inch thick and cut into pieces.
Bake at 325F for 15 minutes

Recipe brought from New Zealand.