Buttermilk Bannock (Bread)
A delicious traditional Scottish bread, similar to the scones served with clotted cream and jam.
Ingredients
- 4 cups all purpose or bread flour
- 3 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon salt to taste
- 3/4 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 cup white raisins
- 2 eggs
- 12 floz buttermilk
Instructions
- Stir flour, baking powder, salt, baking soda and raisins together.
- Separately, fork-blend eggs and buttermilk, then add to dry ingredients.
- Stir until sticky batter is formed.
- Scrape batter onto well floured surface and knead lightly.
- Shape batter into ball, then place in round non-stick casserole that has been sprayed with cooking spray.
- Mark a cross in the center, using a sharp knife.
- Bake uncovered in preheated 350°F (180°C) gas 4. degree oven for about 1 1/4 hours.
Calories: 2586 kcal
Carbohydrates: 498 g
Protein: 86 g
Fat: 29g
Saturated Fat: 11 g
Trans Fat: 1 g
Cholesterol: 366 mg
Sodium: 4966 mg
Potassium: 2300 mg
Fiber: 22 g
Sugar: 19 g
Vitamin A: 1071 IU
Vitamin C: 8 mg
Calcium: 1280 mg
Iron: 11 mg