Healthier Bannock Recipes

BANNOCK

Steps:

• Mix ingredients and add water.
• Knead approximately 10 minutes by hand or 5 minutes in a mixer.
• You can add cinnamon and brown sugar to the dough or sprinkle it on after it's cooked.
• Pat the dough into very flat pancakes, less than a 1/4 inch thick.
• Add about a 1/4 inch of oil into a frying pan. Heat up and place dough into frying pan.
• Let bottom get golden brown and air bubbles form on top.
• Flip over and cooked the other side.
• Remove from pan and serve plain or sprinkle on a mixture of brown sugar and cinnamon.
• Served plain you can eat it with stew, spaghetti, chili, etc.

EASY BAKED BANNOCK *REVISED*

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 375°F.
• mix all dry ingredients in a bowl; make a well in the middle and add wet ingredients.
• mix all ingredients together until a soft consistency NOT STICKY *TIP* IF YOU NEED TO ADD MORE WATER OR FLOUR THEN DO SO.
• *tip*try not to over work the bannock as it comes out much softer and fluffier with less work.
• flatten bannock about 1 inch thick and place on cookie sheet.
• prick with fork all over.
• Bake for 15 minutes on each side depending on how brown you want it.
• Cool for 10 minutes and slice into squares.
• Slice each piece in half and add butter, jam or your favourite topping.
• Enjoy!

METIS BANNOCK

Steps:

• Mix flour, baking powder, sugar, and salt.
• Work in the margarine using hands until you make a nice crumble. If you have Olivina margarine in your area, I find this makes for the best bannock.
• Gradually mix in enough milk to make soft but not sticky. Knead.
• Shape into a ball, place on a greased baking sheet, then flatten into a circle about 1 inch thick.
• Bake at 425°F (220°C) for 25 minutes or until lightly browned.

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.