Camp Stove Bannock Bread for Canoeing Trips

Ingredients

• •2 cups all purpose flour
• •2 teaspoons baking powder
• •½ teaspoon salt
• •1 tablespoon olive oil or vegetable oil
• •¾ cup water
• •vegetable oil for frying

Equipment

• • large bowl
• • frying pan
• • cast iron skillet
• • measuring cups
• • measuring spoons

Instructions

1. 1In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, salt, and baking powder.
2. 2Add the olive oil and whisk together, gradually adding water until it almost holds together.
3. 3Move the mixture to a floured surface and knead gently about 10 times until the dough comes together; it will be sticky.
4. 4Divide the dough into 5 balls and flatten each with the palm of your hand.
5. 5Heat oil in a frying pan or cast iron skillet to about 350F/175C.
6. 6Fry the dough in hot oil until golden brown on both sides and cooked inside, about 2-3 minutes per side.
7. 7Drain on a paper towel lined plate and serve warm or at room temperature.