# Rustic Scottish Bannock Recipe

An easy, hearty, rustic bread made in a skillet.

- Servings: 8 servings
- Total time: 45 min
- Cuisine: British
- Category: Baked Goods
- Language: en

## Ingredients

- 2 cups old fashioned rolled oats
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 0.75 teaspoon salt
- 0.75 cup buttermilk
- 1 oil

## Instructions

1. Finely grind oatmeal in a food processor or blender; transfer to a bowl.
2. Whisk in flour, baking soda, and salt; mix in buttermilk to form a dough.
3. Turn dough onto a floured surface; knead once or twice; form into an 8-inch disc.
4. Heat a skillet over low heat; add a touch of oil; place dough in skillet.
5. Cook until nicely browned (about 10-15 minutes per side).
6. Divide into wedges; serve warm with butter and jam; store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days

## Equipment

- food processor or blender
- mixing bowls
- skillet

## Tips

- Use low heat and patience when cooking the bannock to prevent burning.
- Make your own buttermilk substitute if needed.
- Level off the baking soda; too much will give an acidic taste.
- For individual bannocks, divide dough into 8 portions.
- Add 2 teaspoons of fresh thyme or 1 cup of grated cheddar cheese for savory bannock.
- Mix in 2/3 cup of dried fruit for a sweeter bannock

## Source

- Original video: https://www.biggerbolderbaking.com/scottish-bannock-recipe/
- Recipe page: https://www.cliprecipe.com/recipe/c26dbe4a-3dac-46b6-a439-65a9ce117e64
- Extracted: 2025-03-31

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