🍞 Bannock Bread Recipe (Traditional Canadian Campfire Bread)
Easy bannock bread recipe — soft, fluffy, and ready in 20 minutes! A classic Indigenous Canadian bread perfect for camping or home cooking.
🕒 Prep & Cook Time
- Prep time: 10 minutes
- Cook time: 15 minutes
- Total time: 25 minutes
- Serves: 4–6
🧂 Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons sugar (optional)
- 2 tablespoons butter or oil
- ¾ cup warm water or milk
👩🍳 Instructions
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Mix dry ingredients:
In a large bowl, combine flour, baking powder, salt, and sugar. -
Add fat:
Cut in the butter (or mix in oil) until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. -
Add liquid:
Gradually pour in water or milk and stir until a soft dough forms. Don’t overmix! -
Shape and cook:
- Pan method: Flatten dough to about 1-inch thick and cook in a lightly greased skillet over medium heat, 6–8 minutes per side, until golden.
- Oven method: Bake at 400°F (200°C) for 20–25 minutes until lightly browned.
- Campfire method: Wrap dough around a clean stick and roast over hot coals until golden.
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Serve:
Enjoy warm with butter, jam, or honey.
🍯 Serving Ideas
- Top with maple syrup or jam for breakfast.
- Serve alongside soups, stews, or chili.
- Try a sweet version with cinnamon and sugar for dessert!
💡 Tips for Perfect Bannock Bread
- Use cold butter for a lighter, flakier texture.
- Don’t knead too much — it should stay soft.
- Add dried fruit or herbs for different flavors.
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