Wee Bannocks Recipe

Name: Wee Bannocks
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 c stone ground Scottish oatmeal (I Bob's Red Mill brand. Note: This is not the same as steel cut oats. If you have steel cut oats on hand, you can grind them into a coarse meal in your blender or…; 2 c unbleached white flour; 3/4 c caster sugar (superfine, not powdered sugar; you can make it from granulated sugar in your blender); 1 tsp salt; 1 1/2 tsp baking powder; 1 1/2 sticks cold unsalted butter: 6 Tbsp cold cut into very small pieces + 6 Tbsp for cooking; 10-oz package mini size semi-sweet chocolate chips (I use Ghirardelli); 5-oz package sweetened dried cranberries (I use Craisins); 1 1/2 c cold buttermilk; 1 1/2 tsp baking soda; 1/4 to 1/2 c canola oil for cooking

Servings: persons

2 c stone ground Scottish oatmeal (I Bob's Red Mill brand. Note: This is not the same as steel cut oats. If you have steel cut oats on hand, you can grind them into a coarse meal in your blender or food processor.)
2 c unbleached white flour
3/4 c caster sugar (superfine, not powdered sugar; you can make it from granulated sugar in your blender)
1 tsp salt
1 1/2 tsp baking powder
1 1/2 sticks cold unsalted butter: 6 Tbsp cold cut into very small pieces + 6 Tbsp for cooking
10-oz package mini size semi-sweet chocolate chips (I use Ghirardelli)
5-oz package sweetened dried cranberries (I use Craisins)
1 1/2 c cold buttermilk
1 1/2 tsp baking soda
1/4 to 1/2 c canola oil for cooking

1
In a large bowl, whisk together the oatmeal, flour, sugar, salt, and baking powder. Add the butter pieces, and rub or cut in until the mixture resembles coarse meal. Pea-sized lumps of butter are okay. Set aside the 6 Tbsp of butter for cooking.
2
Stir in the chocolate chips and dried cranberries.
3
Mix the buttermilk and baking soda together. It should foam a little. Add to the flour mixture, and mix gently and quickly with a spatula, until a dough forms. If needed, add a little extra buttermilk or flour to adjust the consistency; it should look wet, but not soupy.
4
Heat a large cast iron griddle over medium-low heat. Cut a slice of the reserved 6 Tbsp butter and add it to the pan along with a bit of canola oil. Swirl the fat around the pan.
5
Drop rounded tablespoonfuls of the dough into the pan and reduce the heat to low. Cook over low heat for 4 to 5 minutes, or until the bottom of each wee bannock is golden brown and crisp. Then carefully flip each bannock using a spatula. Press down lightly if necessary so that each bannock is about 1/2 inch thick. Allow to cook an additional 3 to 5 minutes or until bannock feels firm in the middle and the edges no longer look raw.
6
Monitor the griddle for temperature and add more butter and canola oil between batches as needed.
7
Transfer the bannocks to a wire rack. Cool briefly and serve warm. Can also be reheated in the microwave or a warm griddle. Delicious with coffee or tea.

2982

kcal

Calories

192

Fat

288

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 c stone ground Scottish oatmeal (I Bob's Red Mill brand. Note: This is not the same as steel cut oats. If you have steel cut oats on hand, you can grind them into a coarse meal in your blender or food processor.), 2 c unbleached white flour, 3/4 c caster sugar (superfine, not powdered sugar; you can make it from granulated sugar in your blender), 1 tsp salt, and more.

Yes, Wee Bannocks falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Wee Bannocks

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