Buttermilk Bannock
Discover the rustic charm of Buttermilk Bannock, a quick and easy bread recipe that delivers unbeatable comfort with minimal effort. This traditional favorite blends pantry staples like all-purpose flour, baking powder, and a touch of sugar with rich, tangy buttermilk to create a tender, golden loaf perfect for any occasion. The cold butter is gently worked into the dough for a flaky texture, while baking it in a cast iron skillet ensures a beautifully crisp crust. Ready in just 40 minutes from start to finish, this versatile bread shines as a hearty breakfast companion slathered in jam or honey, or as a warm side dish alongside soups and stews. It’s a timeless treat with a modern twist, ideal for casual gatherings or weeknight comfort cooking.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 3 cups All-purpose flour
- 1 tbsp Baking powder
- 0.5 tsp Salt
- 1 tbsp Granulated sugar
- 0.25 cup Unsalted butter (cold, cubed)
- 1.25 cups Buttermilk
- 2 tsp Vegetable oil or melted butter (for greasing)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and lightly grease a round cast iron skillet or baking sheet with vegetable oil or melted butter.
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, salt, and granulated sugar until evenly combined.
Using a pastry cutter or your fingertips, incorporate the cold, cubed butter into the dry ingredients until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Avoid overmixing to ensure tenderness.
Gradually pour in the buttermilk, stirring with a wooden spoon or spatula, until the dough comes together. The dough should be slightly sticky but firm enough to shape.
Lightly flour a clean surface, then turn the dough out onto it. Gently pat the dough into a round disc about 1 inch thick and transfer it to the prepared skillet or baking sheet.
Score the top of the dough into 8 equal wedges using a sharp knife, but do not cut all the way through.
Bake in the preheated oven for 20–25 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Allow the bannock to cool for a few minutes before serving. Slice along the scored lines and enjoy warm with butter, jam, or honey.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2053 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 71.0 g | 91% | |
| Saturated Fat | 38.1 g | 190% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.6 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 163 mg | 54% | |
| Sodium | 1514 mg | 66% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 302.1 g | 110% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 9.8 g | 35% | |
| Total Sugars | 28.2 g | ||
| Protein | 47.5 g | 95% | |
| Vitamin D | 4.0 mcg | 20% | |
| Calcium | 412 mg | 32% | |
| Iron | 16.8 mg | 93% | |
| Potassium | 810 mg | 17% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
