Wednesday 25 January 2017

Drop Bannock



Scottish poet Robert Burns proclaimed "Oatcakes are a delicate relish, When eaten warm with ale." They are also quite lovely when eaten with whisky too. However if you have neither; then bannock are quite satisfying with a bit of butter and a spot of jam. This recipe, predominately made with oatmeal, therefore I did have some trepidation, due to making bannock with flour previously, turned out wonderfully. Simplistic and more pancake like however undeniable delectable and moreish.

Drop Bannock
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1 egg 
1 pint of milk
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
oatmeal as required

Beat the egg. Stir in milk. Stir in soda, salt, and enough oatmeal to make a droppable batter. Pour into a jug. Rub a frying pan with some butter. Warm the pan over medium high heat. Pour the batter into small rounds; You may also drop the batter from a serving spoon, if you wish. Heat until bubbles form on top or the bottom is nicely brown, then turn and brown the other side; as you would with pancakes. 

Notes: I added 1/2 teaspoon of British mixed spice, for a bit of flavour. 
  

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