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Nutritional Guidelines (per serving) | |
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259 | Calories |
16g | Fat |
27g | Carbs |
4g | Protein |
Nutrition Facts | |
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Servings: 8 | |
Amount per serving | |
Calories | 259 |
% Daily Value* | |
Total Fat 16g | 20% |
Saturated Fat 8g | 39% |
Cholesterol 30mg | 10% |
Sodium 361mg | 16% |
Total Carbohydrate 27g | 10% |
Dietary Fiber 2g | 9% |
Protein 4g | |
Calcium 138mg | 11% |
*The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a food serving contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice. |
Bannock bread originated in Scotland and is a flat, often unleavened bread, sometimes described as a giant scone. Bannock is most commonly made of oats, as in this recipe, but can also be made with flour, barley, and even ground dried peas. Scottish explorers brought bannock bread to North America. Today, it is mainly associated with Indigenous peoples in Canadian and is a popular bread to make during wilderness activities.
This recipe for bannock bread, which has its origins in Acadia (now Nova Scotia), is a crumbly loaf that can be mixed in five minutes. The bread is baked in a pie plate and then cut into wedges, much like scones or soda bread. The sugar makes this an excellent breakfast bread, but feel free to cut the sugar down to a tablespoon or two for a more savory bread.
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon corn oil
- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 3/4 cup rolled oats (not instant oats)
- 1/3 cup sugar
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 3/4 teaspoon salt
- 4 ounces butter (melted and cooled)
- 1/2 cup water (or more if needed)
- Garnish: butter, jam, syrup, and honey
Steps to Make It
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Gather the ingredients.
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Preheat the oven to 400 F. Grease a pie plate with the oil.
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Mix the flour, oats, sugar, baking powder, and salt in a large bowl until well combined.
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Add the melted and cooled butter and stir just until mixed.
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Add the 1/2 cup water and stir just until blended; don't over-mix or the bread will be heavy. Small lumps are okay as long as the flour is absorbed into the dough.
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Place the dough on the pie plate. Lightly flour your hands and gently pat the dough evenly onto the plate.
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Score the dough into 8Â wedges to make cutting easier when the bread is done.
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Bake in the oven for 30 minutes or until light golden brown and slightly darker around the edges.
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Cut into 8Â pieces and serve with butter, jam, syrup, and honey.
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Serve and enjoy!
Tips
- This is a good recipe to use to teach kids how to bake, as the dough is simple to make and is just patted into a pie plate—there is no rolling or cutting. The texture is a bit like shortbread, and it's a perfect breakfast for kids and adults on the go. Also, consider serving it for dessert when you are in the mood for something that isn't too sweet.Â
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