Buttery Bannock Biscuits 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.

BANNOCK BISCUITS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 450°F.
• Mix flour, baking powder and salt together in a medium bowl.
• Make a 'well' in the center and pour in milk and oil.
• Mix gently to form a soft dough. Add more milk, if needed, 1 tsp at a time.
• Knead gently in the bowl.
• Break into 6 pieces, roll each piece into a ball and pat into a biscuit, about 1/2 inch thick.
• Bake on a parchment paper-lined or greased cookie sheet for 10-12 minutes until golden brown.

BUTTERY BANNOCK BISCUITS

Steps:

• In a large bowl, stir together the flour, baking powder, salt, soda and sugar.
• Cut shortening and butter into dry ingredients until crumbly and well distributed.
• In a small bowl, sprinkle the dry yeast over the warm water and stir briefly. Allow to dissolve and swell.
• Add warm buttermilk to dry ingredients, then dissolved yeast mixture, and toss with a fork to blend and moisten, creating a ragged mass.
• Turn out onto a lightly floured board and knead gently for about 8-10 seconds to make a soft dough.
• Cover bowl with a clean tea towel and let rest 10 minutes.
• Preheat oven to 425°F.
• On a lightly floured board, roll dough out to a thickness of 3/4 to 1 inch and about 6-8 inches by 6-8 inches. Cut into 8 to 10, 2.5 to 3 inch round biscuits.
• Arrange in seasoned 9 or 10 inch cast iron skillet or lightly greased 10-inch square or round baking pan. Cover with a clean tea towel for 20-30 minutes.
• Dust biscuit tops lightly with flour. Bake until lightly golden, abut 12-15 minutes.

HOMEMADE BUTTERY BISCUITS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 425.
• Mix first 5 ingredients with a pastry blender or 2 knives until the size of small peas.
• Stir in the buttermilk.
• Knead for a couple of minutes on a lightly floured surface.
• Roll or pat out dough for biscuits.
• Bake for 10-15 minutes until lightly browned.