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Scotch Oatcakes

recipe courtesy of Agnes Loeschner, Siri Steven’s grandmother

INGREDIENTS:
1/2 1b. oatmeal (2 cups)
1 cup sifted flour
2 Tbsp. sugar
3 oz. butter or margarine
1 tsp. soda water
1/4 tsp. salt
1/2 cup milk

DIRECTIONS:
Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Melt the butter in the microwave, then mix into oatmeal. Mix the dry ingredients in a separate bowl. Add the dry ingredients to the butter/oatmeal mixture, then gradually add the milk. Sprinkle four onto surface then roll out until thin and cut into squares. Place on greased cookie sheet and bake for 8 minutes.

 

Potato Soup

recipe courtesy of Andrea Wilson, “Cookin’ with Cowboys”

INGREDIENTS:
6 large potatoes
1 can Campbell’s cheese soup
(any variety)
1 medium onion
2 cups milk
3 slices cooked bacon
1 cup grated cheddar cheese

DIRECTIONS:
Peel and dice potatoes. Fill a pot with 6 cups of water, bring potatoes to boil. Add can of cheese soup. Add milk and chopped onion, salt and pepper to taste. Bring to boil, then lower heat and simmer about an hour. Serve topped with bacon crumbles and cheese.