Bannock

Bannock

Bannock may be baked in the oven or over a charcoalor open fire (recipe for Bannock on a Stick follows).

Ingredients

4 cups all-purpose flour

1 Tablespoon sugar

2 Tablespoons baking powder

½ teaspoon salt

2 cups milk (or water)

Procedure

1. Combine flour, baking powder, sugar, and salt in a large mixing bowl.

2. Measure the milk (or water) and add it to the flour mixture, stirring with a fork to

combine. A dough should form. If the mixture seems too dry and crumbly, add

more liquid, one Tablespoon at a time.

3. Turn the dough out onto a surface lightly coated with flour. Knead for about 3

minutes. (To knead, press down thedough, turn it clockwise, fold it in half

and press it down. Repeat.)

4. Preheat oven to 350°F (180°C).

5. Pat the dough into a circle about ¾-inch thick. Transfer the dough to a wellgreased

cookie sheet. Prick the surface of the dough all over with a fork.

6. Bake about 20 to 30 minutes, or until

golden brown.