Bannock BC

Bannock has a long and layered history in Canada, from the oatcakes of Scottish traders to the versions made by Indigenous communities who adapted the flour to their own cooking traditions over open fires. On the West Coast, bannock is a beloved part of First Nations gatherings, cooked in cast-iron pans, on sticks over the fire, or baked in the coals of a beach campfire.

What makes it great is its humble versatility: crisp and golden on the outside, soft and steaming on the inside, and delicious with just about anything. Slather it with butter and salal jam for breakfast, serve it alongside a bowl of salmon chowder, or eat it warm with honey while the pan is still hot. Simple, honest food that tastes like the outdoors.

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