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.