Fried Bannock Recipe (2024)

This Fried Bannock Recipe is soft, fluffy, and pan-fried to golden brown perfection. It's a simple food that can be eaten as a snack, breakfast, or side for any meal.

Looking for more Canadian recipes? Try my Beavertails and Timbits next!

🥖 About Fried Bannock

Bannock is a type of bread that was eaten by early settlers, fur traders, and Indigenous peoples in North America. While Scottish fur traders initially introduced it, it is now mostly associated with Indigenous peoples.

The first time I had bannock was at the PNE in Vancouver! An indigenous lady was selling them at a small table, along with some homemade clothing and jewelry. They were super delicious!

If you've never had bannock before, they're similar to most flatbreads but thicker and maybe a bit more dense. They taste delicious by themselves, but most people eat them with a side of jam or butter.

🧂 Ingredients

The basic recipe consists of flour, water, fat (or lard), and salt. Some people prefer to use milk instead of water for a softer crumb, but personally, I prefer water because it makes their shelf life longer.

Traditionally, the dough is unleavened, however, nowadays, most recipes include baking powder to make them lighter and fluffier.

• Flour: This recipe was tested using all-purpose flour.
• Salt: I used coarse kosher salt in this recipe. I use a 2% concentration to ensure the bread is perfectly seasoned. For 3 cups of flour, that's about one and a half teaspoons. Reduce the amount by half if you use fine sea or table salt.
• Oil: For frying the bannock bread, choose a neutral-flavored oil, such as canola or vegetable oil. Lard also works well.
• Baking Powder: Just a small amount makes the bread lighter and fluffier. Usually, 1 teaspoon per cup of flour is required, so my recipe calls for 3 teaspoons, which is equivalent to 1 tablespoon.
• Water: Yup, you'll need some water, too. You can substitute half of it with milk for a more tender crumb.

🔪 Instructions

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STEP 1: In a large bowl, mix together flour, salt, and baking powder.

STEP 2: Add water and stir until a dough forms. Knead the dough for 2-3 minutes until the flour is well-absorbed. Allow the dough to rest for 10 minutes; this helps the gluten relax, making the dough easier to work with.

STEP 3: Heat ½ cup of oil in a frying pan over medium heat. Break off small pieces of the dough, flattening each to about ½ inch thick.

STEP 4: Fry each piece in the hot oil until golden brown on both sides, approximately 3-4 minutes per side. Transfer the fried bannock to a paper towel-lined plate. Serve with your favorite jam, and enjoy!

Leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator for up to three days. I like to air-fry them for a couple of minutes at 400℉ to re-crisp them.

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