Description
A traditional Scottish flat quick bread made with simple pantry ingredients, cooked on a griddle until golden and tender.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour (or wholemeal flour for a rustic version)
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 2 tbsp cold butter, cubed
- 3/4–1 cup milk or buttermilk
- Optional: 2 tbsp sugar for a sweeter bannock
- Optional: 1/4 cup dried currants or raisins
Instructions
- 1. In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, salt, and sugar if using.
- 2. Cut in the cold butter with your fingers or a pastry cutter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- 3. Stir in the milk gradually until a soft dough forms.
- 4. Turn the dough onto a lightly floured surface and gently pat into a round about 3/4 inch thick.
- 5. If using currants or raisins, knead them in lightly before shaping.
- 6. Heat a lightly greased griddle or heavy skillet over medium-low heat.
- 7. Place the bannock on the griddle and cook for 8–10 minutes per side, or until golden and cooked through.
- 8. Slice into wedges and serve warm with butter, jam, or honey.
Notes
- Bannock can also be baked at 375°F (190°C) for 20–25 minutes.
- Avoid overworking the dough to keep the bannock tender.
- Traditional variations may include oatmeal or barley flour.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Bread
- Method: Griddle
- Cuisine: Scottish
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 wedge
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 260mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 12mg
Keywords: bannock, Scottish bread, griddle bread, traditional recipe