Bannock

3 cups flour

1 tsp salt

1 tsp sugar

2 tbsp baking powder

water

oil or lard

DIRECTIONS

1. Mix half the flour with the remaining dry ingredients.
2. Add water until the mixture becomes thick, "like a paper mache paste".
3. Add more flour until the dough feels like a soft earlobe.
4. Heat the oil or lard (or use non-stick spray) over a medium-high heat until very hot, but not smoking.
5. Break off small pieces of the dough and flatten each to the size of your palm, about 1/2-inch thick.
6. Place the pieces in the hot oil (or use non-stick spray), turn after about 3 minutes, or when golden brown.
7. Place the bannock on a paper towel to soak up the excess grease.

I served this with Creamy Chicken and Wild Rice Soup

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