Bannock

Bannock is a straightforward flatbread made from basic store-cupboard ingredients and cooked quickly in a pan.

This version is deliberately simple: mix a soft dough, pat it into rounds and fry until golden. Serve warm with butter, jam, soup or stew.

10 mins prep

16 mins cook

26 mins total

serves 8

Method

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Mix the flour, baking powder and salt in a large bowl.
Stir in the milk and oil until a soft, slightly sticky dough forms. Add a little more flour only if it is too wet to handle.
Turn onto a floured surface and knead gently for 30 seconds, then divide into 8 pieces and pat into rounds about 1cm thick.
Heat a thin layer of oil in a heavy frying pan over a medium heat. Fry the bannock rounds for 3-4 minutes per side until golden and cooked through.
Drain briefly on kitchen paper and serve warm.