Cheese Bannock
139
- Prep Time10 min
- Total Time50 min
- Makes10 Servings
(Photo: Angus Fergusson)
Originating in Scotland, bannock (a flat bread, leavened with baking powder rather than yeast) has long been an a staple of First Nations, Inuit and Métis cuisine.
Ingredients
1 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
4 cups all-purpose flour
4 tsp baking powder
1 tsp salt
1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
1 1/2 cups water
1 cup grated sharp cheddar
Instructions
Preheat oven to 350F. Brush an ovenproof skillet (cast iron is best) with 1 tbsp melted butter.
Stir flour with baking powder and salt in a large bowl. Stir butter with water in a small bowl, then stir into flour mixture until it comes together. Dough will be a little sticky. Transfer into the prepared skillet. Spread dough to edges and pat down. Sprinkle with cheddar and pat gently so cheese sticks to dough.
Bake in centre of oven until golden and a cake tester inserted into the centre comes out clean, 35 to 40 min. Keep bannock in skillet. Cut into wedges.
Nutrition (per serving)
Calories 321, Protein 8g, Carbohydrates 39g, Fat 15g, Fibre 2g, Sodium 424mg.
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