Ingredients
1/2 cup quick-cooking oats3/4 cup boiling water1/4 cup shortening1/2 cup sugar1/2 cup packed brown sugar1large egg, room temperature2/3 cup all-purpose flour1/2 teaspoon baking soda1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon1/4 teaspoon saltConfectioners’ sugar, optional
Preparation
Place oats in a small bowl; add boiling water. Let stand for 20 minutes.
In a small bowl, cream shortening and sugars. Add oat mixture and egg; mix well. Combine the flour, baking soda, cinnamon and salt; add to creamed mixture and beat until combined.
Pour into an 8-in. fluted tube pan coated with cooking spray. Bake at 350° for 22-27 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool for 15 minutes before removing from pan to a wire rack to cool completely. Dust with confectioners’ sugar if desired.
