Easy Bannock Recipe (Two Ways!)

Ingredients

• vegetable oil (for frying)
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 tablespoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup whole milk
• 1/2 cup water
• 1 tablespoon granulated sugar (optional )
• 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon (toptional)

Instructions

1. 1

   Add vegetable oil about a ½-inch up the sides of a 10 or 12-inch castiron pan and heat over medium heat.

2. 2

   In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt. Create a well in the center of the mixture and pour in the milk and water. Stir with a fork until a soft, slightly sticky dough forms.

3. 3

   Transfer dough to a well-floured surface, with floured hands, shape the dough into an 8-inch disc.

4. 4

   Once the oil is hot, gently slip the disc of dough into the oil, being careful not to touch it. Fry the dough on each side for 4 to 5 minutes until dough is puffed and golden brown, only flipping the dough once with tongs or two spatulas. Remove the dough from the pan and rest on a plate covered with paper towels.

5. 5

   If using, stir together sugar and cinnamon and sprinkle over hot bread. Slice into 8 wedges and serve with butter.