Bannock
Of course, if we’re going to spend a whole episode chatting about food, we’ve got to have something to snack on! This recipe for bannock is a modern take on quite a traditional food, so you may well have your own version that is a bit different from this one. Bannock has been around for so long that loads of people and cultures have had time to develop their own take on this really versatile quick bread. Make yourself a batch to accompany a cup of tea, a bowl of soup, a pot of jam, and this week’s episode! Bon appetit!
Ingredients
3 cups all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
1 ½ cups water
¼ cup butter, melted
Instructions
Stir together the dry ingredients in a large bowl.
Pour the water and melted butter over the flour mixture.
Combine the wet and dry ingredients to make a large, shaggy ball of dough.
Turn the dough out onto a floured surface and knead about 10 times.
Pat the dough into a flat circle, about an inch thick.
Warm an oiled or buttered frying pan or skillet over medium heat.
Place the dough in the pan and cook for about 15 minutes on each side, until golden brown.
Slice the bannock into triangles and serve.
You can choose some fun add-ins to this recipe - cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg and cardamom would make a lovely spiced bannock, ideal for autumn and paired with a cup of chai. Herbs and grated cheese would make a savoury bread that would be right at home next to a hearty bowl of soup or stew. Berries, dried fruit, or chocolate chips would turn this more neutral version into a sweeter quick bread, or you could just slather your piece with jam! Any way you slice it, the versatility of bannock is one of its best features, so you have plenty of room to get creative! Enjoy!
Jennifer