5 Ways to Use Bannock
Staying true to Canadiana this summer? Look no further than bannock, a Canadian staple with roots in Indigenous culinary traditions. Made from flour, sugar, butter, and baking powder, it has been a part of the Indigenous food culture for generations. It is often cooked over an open fire or fried to a deep golden colour. Bannock's versatility makes it a perfect canvas for both savoury and sweet dishes. From breakfast sandwiches to bannock topped with blueberry cheesecake frosting, there are so many ways to use this classic Canadian bread!
1. Bannock Bison Cheeseburgers
You'll want to fire up your grill for these tender Bannock Bison Cheeseburgers. Made with Canadian bison and topped with melty cheddar cheese, these burgers are then sandwiched between bannock - a great way to show your Canadian pride. The bannock adds a buttery flavour to the burger that might make it one of your go-to summer backyard BBQ dishes. And when you top it with a homemade sauce made with mayo, pickles, mustard, paprika and garlic powder, all the flavours come together for one of the best bites you'll have all summer.
2. Fried Chicken and Bannock Waffles
Comfort food at its finest, these Fried Chicken & Bannock Waffles are a great way to put a twist on a classic. Starting with bannock batter in the waffle iron, these waffles have a more robust and sweeter flavour than the traditional waffle. Once the crispy chicken is fried to perfection, it's piled on top of the warm waffle and finished with a drizzle of Canadian-made maple syrup. Plus, it's so easy to make this will easily become a dinner staple in your home.
3. Chopped Smoked Salmon on Bannock
This sandwich is a flavour-packed twist on a classic. Layered high with a creamy blend of cream cheese, smoked salmon, red onion, and Everything Bagel Seasoning between golden bannock bread. A great option to start your day or for a quick lunch, it's incredibly simple to prepare and it is bursting with bold, savoury goodness in every bite. By finely chopping the vegetables and smoked salmon and mixing them into the cream cheese, every bite is infused with flavour, making this a sandwich you'll want to come back to again and again.
4. Bannock Breakfast Sandwich
There's no better way to start your day than the Breakfast Bannock Sandwich, which has all the makings of a quintessential Canadian breakfast. Fried until golden brown, the bannock sets the stage for a stack of peameal bacon (because what's more Canadian than that?), a perfectly fried egg, tomato slices, and gooey melted cheddar cheese. Serve it alongside a pile of crispy breakfast potatoes, and you've got a dish that's ready to fuel your day the Canadian way!
5. Blueberry Bannock with Cream Cheese Icing
The classic combination of bannock and blueberries just got a sweet upgrade. This delicious treat starts with blueberry-studded bannock, fried until perfectly golden and crisp on the outside, soft and fluffy on the inside. It’s then generously topped with a luscious cheesecake frosting made from fresh Canadian blueberries, cream cheese, and just the right amount of icing sugar. Sweet, tangy, and irresistibly creamy, it’s great for an afternoon snack or a truly Canadian dessert. For an extra indulgence, top it with a scoop of vanilla ice cream and a drizzle of warm maple syrup because when it comes to comfort food, more is more.