2 c Oatmeal
1 c Flour
1 c Brown sugar
1 ts -Salt
3/4 c Shortening
1/4 ts Baking soda
1/4 c -boiling water
Combine dry ingredients and cut in shortening. Dissolve baking soda in the boiling water and add, continuing to mix with a knife. Mold with the hands and shape into a long wedge. Slice off and bake in a 400F oven for 10 minutes.