Orkney Bere Bannocks

Orkney Bere Bannocks
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Beremeal flour is available from Barony Mill by mail order or check out the link for stockists
Orkney Bere Bannocks
Print Recipe
Beremeal flour is available from Barony Mill by mail order or check out the link for stockists
Ingredients
Servings:
Instructions
  1. Mix together dry ingredients.
  2. Rub in butter to the dry mix.
  3. Blend in liquids – it should be a soft mix. Add a little extra milk as required.
  4. Roll out into bannocks and bake on a hot thick-bottomed frying pan (no oil) for 5minutes per side until risen and toasted.
Recipe Notes

They are best eaten fresh and warm, served with butter and jam or cheese. Makes 8 generously sized bannocks

Orkney Beremeal is available from Barony Mill by mail order or check out their website for mainland stockists.

Orkney bere is on Slow Food Ark of Taste. For more info https://scottishfoodguide.com/places/united-kingdom/orkney/birsay/slowfood/beremeal/

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