Easy Bannock Bread: A Quick Canadian & Irish Pan-Fried Delight
Bannock: Traditional Canadian & Irish Pan-Fried Bread
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Bannock is a quick and versatile pan-fried bread made from simple pantry staples that brings warmth and comfort to any meal.
Why You’ll Love This Bannock
- Effortless ingredients: Just flour, baking powder, salt, water, and butter.
- Quick prep: Ready in 40 minutes from start to finish.
- Versatile snack: Perfect with soups, stews, chili, or sweet toppings.
- Heritage recipe: A nod to Canadian indigenous fry bread and Irish campfire loaf traditions.
Ingredients
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon fine salt
- 1 cup warm water
- 2 tablespoons melted butter, plus extra for frying
Instructions
- In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt until evenly combined.
- Pour in the warm water and melted butter. Stir with a wooden spoon until a shaggy dough forms.
- Turn the dough onto a lightly floured surface. Knead gently for 1–2 minutes, just until the dough comes together.
- Divide the dough into 12 equal pieces. Press each piece into a ½-inch–thick disc.
- Heat a skillet over medium heat and add a bit of melted butter or oil to coat the bottom.
- Place the dough discs in the hot skillet. Cook for 5–7 minutes per side, until puffed and golden brown.
- Transfer the cooked bannock to a wire rack and keep warm. Repeat with remaining dough.
- Serve warm with honey, jam, or alongside eggs, chili, or soup for a comforting snack.
Tips for Perfect Bannock
- Do not over-knead: too much handling makes dense bread.
- Maintain medium heat to avoid burning the exterior.
- For extra flavor, add fresh herbs or shredded cheese to the dough.
Nutritional Information (per serving)
- Calories: 149 kcal
- Carbohydrates: 25 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Fat: 4 g (Saturated Fat: 3 g)
- Sodium: 466 mg
- Fiber: 1 g
- Sugar: 0 g
Prep Time: 10 minutes | Cook Time: 30 minutes | Total Time: 40 minutes | Servings: 12
Enjoy your homemade bannock with a drizzle of honey or a smear of jam and savor a slice of culinary history.
Recipe inspired by Allrecipes.
Bannock
This simple and easy pan-fried bread is made with basic pantry staples: flour, baking powder, salt, water, and melted butter. Serve it topped with honey or jam alongside eggs, chili, or soup.
Ingredients
Method
- In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt until evenly combined.
- Pour in the warm water and melted butter. Stir with a wooden spoon until a shaggy dough forms.
- Turn the dough onto a lightly floured surface. Knead gently for 1–2 minutes, just until the dough comes together.
- Divide the dough into 12 equal pieces. Press each piece into a ½-inch–thick disc.
- Heat a skillet over medium heat and add a bit of melted butter or oil to coat the bottom.
- Place the dough discs in the hot skillet. Cook for 5–7 minutes per side, until puffed and golden brown.
- Transfer the cooked bannock to a wire rack and keep warm. Repeat with remaining dough.
- Serve warm with honey, jam, or alongside eggs, chili, or soup for a comforting snack.
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