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Easy Bannock Bread
Easy Bannock Bread is a simple quick bread made from basic pantry ingredients like flour, baking powder, salt, oil, and water. The dough is gently mixed and shaped into patties, then fried until golden brown with a light, fluffy interior. This bread pairs well with savory or sweet toppings and is often enjoyed warm.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings:
5
servings
Calories:
208 kcal
Course:
Side Dish, Breakfast, Baked Goods
Cuisine:
American, Scottish, Canadian
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon olive oil or vegetable oil
- ¾ cup water
- vegetable oil for frying
Instructions
- In a large bowl whisk together the flour, salt and baking powder.
- Then add the olive oil and whisk together with a fork, gradually add water and stir until the dough almost holds together. Move to a lightly floured flat surface and gently knead about 10 times just until the dough comes together (the dough will be sticky, do not overknead).
- Divide into 5 balls and flatten with the palm of your hand. Fry in hot oil (350F/175C)on medium heat (enough to cover the bottom of a medium frying pan), until golden brown on both sides (and cooked on the inside). Drain on a paper towel lined plate and eat warm or at room temperature. Enjoy!
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Notes
- Cook bannock bread over medium heat to ensure it cooks through without burning the exterior.
- Use whole wheat flour for part of the flour quantity to add nuttiness, but maintain most as all-purpose for lighter texture.
- Baking the bread creates a denser loaf; frying produces a lighter, fluffier bread.
- Consume bannock bread soon after cooking as it does not keep well for later use.
Nutrition Information
Calories
208kcal
(10%)
Carbohydrates
38g
(13%)
Protein
5g
(10%)
Fat
3g
(5%)
Sodium
236mg
(10%)
Potassium
215mg
(5%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Calcium
77mg
(8%)
Iron
2.4mg
(13%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 5 servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 208
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 208kcal | 10% |
| Carbohydrates | 38g | 13% |
| Protein | 5g | 10% |
| Fat | 3g | 5% |
| Sodium | 236mg | 10% |
| Potassium | 215mg | 5% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Calcium | 77mg | 8% |
| Iron | 2.4mg | 13% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.