Fried Bannock

Aboriginal style fried bannock.

• Ready In: 20 mins
• Serves: 6

Ingredients

• 3  cups  sifted flour
• 1  teaspoon salt
• 2  tablespoons baking powder
•  water
•  vegetable oil or   lard

Directions

1. Mix half the flour with the remaining dry ingredients.
2. Add water until the mixture becomes thick, "like a paper mache paste".
3. Add more flour until the dough feels like a soft earlobe.
4. Heat the oil or lard over a medium-high heat until very hot, but not smoking.
5. Break off small pieces of the dough and flatten each to the size of your palm, about 1/2-inch thick.
6. Place the pieces in the hot oil, turn after about 3 minutes, or when golden brown.
7. Place the bannock on a paper towel to soak up the excess grease.
8. Serve plain or with jam.