Irish 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.

ST. MICHAEL'S BANNOCK 2

Steps:

• Mix the barley flour, oat meal, and rye meal. Add flour, salt, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, cloves and nutmeg, .Mix together evenly.
• Add the raisins and mix again.
• Stir in the buttermilk and honey until mixture forms a ball.
• Turn out onto a floured board and knead about 50 - 60 times, adding more flour or milk as needed. The dough will not be as smooth as some breads, but not too sticky. Do not overdo.
• Divide dough and roll into circles about 8" in diameter and almost 1" thick (or smaller if needed for better handling). Score a Cross in each one.
• While heating a lightly greased skillet, mix the eggs, cream, and melted butter.
• Spread onto one of the bannocks and place the bannock, egg-side down, in the skillet and cook til the egg-side is browned.
• Put the egg mixture on the top side, flip the bannock and cook 'til the second side is golden.
• Repeat this application of the egg wash and flipping and cooking until each side has been cooked three times.
• Do the same with the second bannock.
• Serve warm with butter and honey.

IRISH BANNOCK

Steps:

• 1. Preheated oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease a baking sheet; set aside.
• 2. Combine flour, sugar, baking soda, baking powder, and salt. Cut butter into flour mixture with pastry cutter. Add buttermilk until dough is soft. Stir in currants and raisins.
• 3. Turn dough out onto a lightly floured surface. Knead for 5 minutes, or until smooth. Form dough into a 7 inch round. Place on prepared baking sheet (or you can use an 8- or 9-inch round cake pan, greased). Using a sharp knife, score a 1/2 inch deep cross on the top. This allows the loaf to expand.
• 4. Bake at 375°F for 40 minutes or until golden brown on top. Serve warm with butter or jam.