Bannock bread is one of the most popular and delicious bread recipes in Scotland. However, it is not only famous in Scotland, but also in some areas of Canada and North America as well. You can enjoy this bannock bread either plain or brush it with butter or sweeten it up with cinnamon sugar. It can be cooked in just 15 minutes! 

Talking about its history, the name Bannock seems to originate from the Old Celtic English word “bannuc”, derived from the Latin word “panicium”, which translates to “bread” or “anything baked”. Bannock bread is made using simply oatmeal and flour; the first citing of this recipe was in the 8th Century. 

How to Make Bannock Bread Easily at Home? 

Oats are used for this bannock bread recipe, but flour, barrel, and even ground dried peas can also be used. Scottish explorers were credited to bring this unique bannock bread to North America. This bread recipe is very popular to make during wilderness activities.

It is a simple, flat loaf of bread that bakes up with a texture similar to a scone or biscuits, with a slightly crumbly and fluffy center. Spread some jam or serve it with your main meal alongside a stew or main dish, and this bread won’t disappoint you at all! 

The best thing about this crumbly loaf is that it can be made in just half an hour from scratch. It is baked on a pie plate and then cut into wedges, just like scones or soda bread. If you love sweet breakfast, then you are gonna love this sugary recipe. However, you can cut down the sugar by a tablespoon or two to enjoy a more savory bread. 

Bannock Bread Recipe
Bannock Bread Recipe

Quick Stats 

Prep time: 10 minutes 

Cooking time: 30 minutes 

Servings: 1 loaf 

Ingredients 

  • One tablespoon of corn oil
  • 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 3/4 cup rolled oats, not instant oats
  • 1/3 cup sugar
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder
  • 3/4 teaspoon salt
  • 4 ounces unsalted butter, melted and cooled
  • 1/2 cup water, more if needed
  • Unsalted butter, for garnish
  • Jam, for garnish
  • Syrup, for garnish
  • Honey, for garnish

Method to Prepare 

  • Gather all the ingredients, grease a pie plate with oil, and preheat the oven to 400 F.
  • Now, take a large bowl and mix flour, oats, sugar, baking powder, and salt until well combined. 
  • Then, add melted but cooled butter and stir until just mixed. 
  • Pour ½ cup of water and stir just until blended. Ensure that you don’t overmix it, or your bread will be dense and heavy. 
  • In this recipe, small lumps will be fine as long as the flour is absorbed into the dough.
  • Then, place the prepared dough on the pie plate and lightly flour your hands. Gently pat the dough evenly onto the plate. 
  • Slash the dough into 8 wedges to make cutting easier when the bread is baked. 
  • Slide the plate into the oven and bake it for half an hour until golden brown and slightly darker on the edges. 
  • Cut the baked bannock into 8 pieces and serve with butter, jam, syrup, and honey.
  • Serve and enjoy!

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Final Words 

You can eat this bannock bread for breakfast, brunch, or even for dinner as a side dish. Top it with butter, jam, nut butter, or place cheese cubes inside the dough to get cheesy-licious Bannock. Try these versatile and easy to make bread with your meals, and enjoy this bread!