Bannock is the basic bread of the North American woods.
Dating from at least the 1700s, there are hundreds of variations. Sometimes it seems that every camp cook has his or her own version.
It's incredibly versatile, too. With a basic recipe you can make everything from pancakes to risen loaves.
You can mixing the dry ingredients ahead of time and keeping the mix in a plastic bag. Then all you need do in camp is add water, varying the amount depending on end use.
Basic Bannock Mix
2 cups all purpose flour
1/2 tsp salt
2 tsp baking powder
4 tbls powdered milk
The recipe can be multiplied as much as needed, and keeps fresh for at least six weeks.
Dating from at least the 1700s, there are hundreds of variations. Sometimes it seems that every camp cook has his or her own version.
It's incredibly versatile, too. With a basic recipe you can make everything from pancakes to risen loaves.
You can mixing the dry ingredients ahead of time and keeping the mix in a plastic bag. Then all you need do in camp is add water, varying the amount depending on end use.
Basic Bannock Mix
2 cups all purpose flour
1/2 tsp salt
2 tsp baking powder
4 tbls powdered milk
The recipe can be multiplied as much as needed, and keeps fresh for at least six weeks.
