Introduction
The bannocks recipe is a wonderful way to connect with ancient traditions and celebrate the Beltane festival, which marks the beginning of summer in the Gaelic calendar. Making bannocks has roots in Scottish history and folklore, and the recipe offers a modern take on this traditional dish, using more accessible ingredients like butter instead of animal fat.
Ingredients:
- 1½ cups oat flour (process rolled oats in a food processor until they reach a flour consistency)
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp kosher salt
- 6 Tbsp melted butter
- ⅓ cup water
Instructions:
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Prepare Baking Sheet: Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Dry Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, combine the oat flour, all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Wet Ingredients: Make a well in the middle of your dry ingredients. Pour the melted butter and water into the well.
- Mix the Dough: Mix until it forms a ball of dough. If the dough appears to be dry and crumbly, add water a teaspoon at a time until you have a ball of dough that doesn’t fall apart.
- Rest: Cover the bowl with a cloth and let the dough rest for about 10 minutes.
- Rolling Out: Turn the rested dough onto a floured surface and roll it out to your desired thickness, between ⅛ to ¼ inches.
- Shape:
- For round bannocks: Use a 3-inch round cookie cutter or a glass to cut out circles.
- For rectangular bannocks: Roll out the dough into an 8- x 10-inch rectangle and cut into 16 pieces, or an 8- x 9-inch rectangle and cut into 12 pieces.
- Bake: Place the cut dough pieces on the prepared baking sheet and bake for 20-23 minutes.
- Cool: Remove the bannocks from the oven and transfer them to a wire rack to cool.
- Enjoy: Serve with butter, jam, or both, and celebrate the season!
Note:
- Bannocks are a traditional Scottish treat often associated with Beltane celebrations.
- This recipe provides an alternative to using animal fat, using butter instead.
- Bannocks can be cut into various shapes, such as rounds or rectangles.
This is a simple and straightforward recipe, perfect for anyone looking to participate in the Beltane festivities or who just wants a tasty, hearty breakfast option.
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