Traditional Bannock Recipe: An Essential Native Bread

Discover the Traditional Recipe for Native Bannock Bread

Bannock bread , also called native bread , is an iconic recipe of the indigenous peoples of North America. Easy to prepare and tasty, it has spanned generations and remains a central element of indigenous culinary culture. Discover its history, its variations and a simple recipe to make at home!

🥖 What is Bannock?

Bannock is an unleavened bread made from flour, water, salt, and fat. It was traditionally cooked over a campfire or in a skillet long before European settlers arrived. Today, it comes in many forms, sometimes enriched with sugar, raisins, or even cornmeal.

🏕️ Easy Bannock Recipe

Ingredients :

• 2 cups flour
• 1 tablespoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 3 tablespoons fat (butter, lard or oil)
• 3/4 cup warm water

Preparation :

1. In a bowl, mix the flour, baking powder and salt.
2. Add the fat and rub the mixture with your fingers.
3. Gradually add the water until you obtain a smooth paste.
4. Knead lightly and form a thick disc.
5. Cook in a pan with a little oil (5-7 minutes on each side) or in the oven at 180°C (350°F) for 25 minutes.

💡 Tip : For an even more authentic version, try cooking directly on a hot stone near a campfire!

🔥 Bannock Variations

• Baked Bannock : Soft and golden, perfect with slow-cooked dishes.
• Bannock on the fire : Ideal for outdoor outings.
• Pan-Fried Bannock Recipe : Quick and Crispy.
• Cornmeal Bannock Bread : A rustic and slightly sweet touch.

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