🇨🇦 Canadian Cuisine

Bannock

Indigenous Fried Bread

Prep Time 20 min

Servings 6

Difficulty Easy

Calories 309 kcal

Golden, pillowy fried bread with a tender, chewy centre — a staple of Indigenous cuisine across Canada, served sweet with jam or savoury alongside stew.

Ingredients

3 cups all-purpose flour
1 tbsp baking powder
1 tsp salt
1 tbsp vegetable oil
1 cup warm water
Vegetable oil for frying

Instructions

1 Mix flour, baking powder, and salt in a bowl.
2 Add oil and warm water gradually, mixing until a soft dough forms.
3 Knead gently for 1-2 minutes. Let rest 10 minutes.
4 Divide dough into 6 portions. Pat or stretch each into a flat round about 1cm thick.
5 Fry in 3cm of hot oil (180C/350F) for 2-3 min per side until puffed and golden.
6 Drain on paper towels. Serve warm with jam, honey, or alongside stew.

Did You Know?

While bannock was introduced by Scottish fur traders, Indigenous peoples across Canada adapted it with their own techniques, making it a symbol of resilience and cultural fusion.