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Sift the flour, salt and baking powder into a bowl. Add the butter and rub into a fine consistency. Gently mix in the oatmeal and the sugar. Make a well in the centre. Gradually pour in the milk, stirring the mixture lightly with a wooden spoon until it forms a sticky soft dough. Turn on to a lightly floured surface, and knead very gently (handle as little as possible). Roll out lightly and shape into one or two 1/2 inch thick rounds. Heat a girdle or heavy bottomed frying-pan, and sprinkle with a little flour to prevent sticking. Cook for about ten minutes on one side. When the underside is brown turn once only and cook other side. Cool on a wire rack. Slice thinly and serve with butter and jam. |