Scottish Oat Cakes

1 1/4 c Sugar

2 c Rolled oats

2 c Flour

1 ts Baking powder

1 ts Salt

1 1/4 c Shortening

1/2 ts Baking soda

1/2 c Boiling water

2 c Bran flakes

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 outthin on a floured board. Bake in hot oven until golden brown. Recipe By : Bell's Best #2 (Mississippi chapter)