EASY BANNOCK BREAD

A bannock is traditional Scottish flat bread similar to Native American fry bread. It is a fast and tasty alternative to biscuits or pancakes.

Ingredients:
2 cups all-purpose flour
2 Tbsps baking powder
2 Tbsps sugar (or less, if you prefer your bannock less sweet)
2 pinches salt
1 cup water, at room temperature

Method:
Wash your hands well.
Mix the flour, baking powder, sugar and salt together.
Add just enough water to wet the dry ingredients to form a firm dough that you can handle without it sticking everywhere like glue.
Using your hands, form the dough into 4-6 large, thick patties.
Fry on lightly oiled frying pan, turning when the bottom is golden, about 5 to 8 minutes.
You may also bake in the oven, 350 F for about 10 to 15 minutes.

These are best served warm as soon as they are cooked, but they will also work well from the freezer.
To freeze:
Freeze, already cooked or baked, in a labeled freezer bag with the air squeezed out as much as possible.

To serve:
Bring to room temperature by removing the bannock from the freezer bag so it does not get soggy. Letting it rest on the counter for a few hours. You can speed up the process by toasting, baking or microwaving the bannock for about 15 seconds or until the desired temperature is reached.

The toaster will work best if you like them crispy. You may need to toast them for two cycles to get them completely unfrozen and warm enough. Wrap in a paper towel and they can be eaten on the run for breakfast. Serve on the side of any meal if you want to use this as a substitute biscuit, or enjoy as a snack any time. If desired, spread with honey, jam, butter, or peanut butter.

Makes about 8 bannocks.

Cooking Time: 10 to 20 minutes
Post-freezing reheating time: 1 to 2 minutes