2 tsp water
1 1/2 cup oatmeal
1 tsp ginger, powder
1/4 lb butter, unsalted
1/3 cup sugar, brown, dark
1/4 tsp baking soda
Directions
Cream the butter; add the sugar and beat until light and fluffy.
Dissolve the baking soda in the water and add, stirring well. Add the
oatmeal and ginger, mixing well. The mixture should be fairly firm.
If necessary, add a little more oatmeal. Knead lightly on a floured
surface. Preheat oven to 300 degrees. Press the mixture in a buttered
baking dish, about 8 x 12 inches. The dough should be about 1/2 inch
thick. Bake in the 300 degree oven for 35 minutes, or until brown on
top. Cut into squares while hot.
Posted on GEnie Food & Wine RT Sep 18, 1993 by COOKIE-LADY [Cookie]
MM by MMCONV and Sylvia Steiger, GEnie THE.STEIGERS, CI$ 71511,2253,
GT Cookbook echo moderator net/node 004/005, Internet
sylvia.steiger@lunatic.com, reposted by DonW1948@aol.com
Servings: 1 servings
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Categories: Australian
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