Homemade Scottish Bannocks & Butter | Frugal Foods | Simple Living | Black Isle Dairy

A traditional accompaniment to bulk up a meal, bannocks were once a staple in many peoples diet. There are many recipes available with slightly differing ingredients, however this the one I have adapted which works for me. This recipe make 2 rounds, which would be 8 bannocks, however it would depend how thick your mixture was. 3 cups of Self Raising flour. 2tbs Baking Powder 1tsp Salt 2 tbs Fat( Butter, lard etc) 1-2 cups milk Cooking oil Mix the dry ingredients. Add the fat & rub in until it resembles breadcrumbs Gradually mix in the milk untill it forms a thick batter. Heat the pan, skillet or griddle Add a little oil. Make sure the pan is hot enough to hear a sizzle but not hot enough to burn the batter. Place the batter in the pan and press down slightly. Cook for about 10-15 minutes each side untill golden brown in colour. Make sure it is cooked all the way through. Once cooked remove from the pan and allow to cool before serving. I have had many bannocks that have turned out very well, I have also had lots that were a little doughy in the middle when they havn’t cooked the entire way through. As my mum use to say, these will stick to you ribs ‘till tea time. I hope you enjoyed this video. Leave any comments down below or chat with me on Instagram. Take care Menita #blackisledairy #frugalfoods #thesimplekitchen #simpleliving