Bannock Oven Baked (Aboriginal)

An Aboriginal tradition, this naan-like bread is served daily.  It is easy and fast to make as it requires no yeast.

4 cups all-purpose flour, unbleached (1 L)
2 Tbsp. baking powder (30 mL)
1 tsp. sea salt (5 mL)
3 cups water (750 mL)
2 Tbsp. shortening (30 mL)

Preheat oven to 350°F (180°C/160°C fan, Gas Mark 4).

Mix all dry ingredients together along with the shortening. Gradually add water until mixture becomes doughy. You can have it with an elasticity consistency or hard enough to fold. Pour into a prepared bread pan (9½x13”) which has been greased with 2 Tbsp. (30 mL) vegetable oil.

Bake for approximately 40-45 minutes.

You may want to lather it with butter after baking to prevent the bread from becoming too hard or brittle. When done, remove from pan and allow to cool before serving with your favourite meal.