Cultured Palate: Dishes from Scotland
| November 8, 2017
Bannock
Bannock is another dish that the Scottish people have been eating for centuries – and it has stayed on menus for all that time not only because Scottish people are superstitious and traditional (which they are), it’s also delicious.
Bannock is a simple flat bread made with whole-wheat or oat flour, which is cut into slices and eaten either plain or with butter and jam. It’s usually cooked on a griddle, rather than in an oven. It’s the perfect snack for teatime, or as part of a traditional Scottish breakfast spread.
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