Canadian Cuisine
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Bannock

Bannock is a simple, traditional bread with a dense and slightly chewy texture, often cooked over an open flame or in a pan. It holds cultural significance among Indigenous peoples of Canada and has become a staple in Canadian cuisine, reflecting a blend of Indigenous and European influences.

5 ingredients
butteryearthyslightly saltyhearty
European60%
Indigenous40%

Ingredients

  • all-purpose flour
    2 cups
  • baking powder
    2 teaspoons
  • salt
    1/2 teaspoon
  • water
    3/4 cup
  • fat (butter or lard)
    2 tablespoons

Method

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Originally made by Indigenous peoples using local ingredients, bannock was later adapted with the introduction of wheat flour by European settlers, symbolizing a fusion of culinary traditions.

Ingredient ancestry breakdown

European60%
ingredients+techniques
Indigenous40%
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