Blackfeet Nation Bannock Recipes

BANNOCK

Steps:

• Measure flour, salt, and baking powder into a large bowl. Stir to mix. Pour melted butter and water over flour mixture. Stir with fork to make a ball.
• Turn dough out on a lightly floured surface, and knead gently about 10 times. Pat into a flat circle 3/4 to 1 inch thick.
• Cook in a greased frying pan over medium heat, allowing about 15 minutes for each side. Use two lifters for easy turning. May also be baked on a greased baking sheet at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 25 to 30 minutes.

BLACKFEET NATION BANNOCK

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
• Mix together flour, baking powder, and salt in a large bowl.
• Gradually stir in water until a thick dough forms.
• Turn onto a lightly floured board and knead until the dough is not sticky. It does not need to be perfectly smooth.
• Grease a 9 X 13 baking pan.
• Take a rolling pin and flatten dough until it is roughly the size of the pan.
• Place dough in pan and adjust to fit.
• Bake for 35 minutes. The bread should be slightly brown.
• Turn out out on cutting board or cooling rack. This bread can be cut while warm.

GLUTEN-FREE BANNOCK

Steps:

• In a large bowl, combine flour, molasses, powder, and salt.
• Cut in butter until it is in tiny pieces.
• Add potatoes and stir well.
• Pour in milk and stir with a fork to form a ball.
• Turn out onto working surface and knead 10 times.
• Divide into 4 equal portions (rounds) and pat down to 1" thickness.
• Bake in a preheated 400* oven for about 25-30 minutes until brown.
• Cut into wedges, slices, or simply pull off pieces of the round.
• Enjoy!