Give it a god and let us know why you think, MDinana. There's a gazillion ways to make it so be creative once you've got the basics down. It's so yummy!

I always say that you can mke anything in the bush that you can in your kitchen and I love learning new recipes. Flavourful food and comfortable foods are always a great addition to the menu. I don't think we want to turn ets into a food forum but learning how to make stuff on the fire using lighter or easier ingredients or prep methods is always a thumbs up.

well you have to eat to survive!!
here is my bannock making in three photos,the video will come after the canoe trip,if the bears behave.

So Anyway..i just use Bisquick,that way i don't have any extra items along.too many jars and zip locks make for a hassle when you want to cook something fast.no add-on's like fruit or nuts,that more hassle.



i use about a half a cup of mix with a bit of dry milk and just enough water to get a dough ball like this.
on this canoe trip i went heavy and took a mixing bowl,i use the lid/small pot from the old Peak square case/cook kit on most trips.



i use a fair amount of peanut oil because it gets hot with out the smoke and i kind of like the flavor.the pancake flipper gets oiled so the dough ball can be flatten down with out sticking.



then it's just a matter of eyeballing the bannock and giving it a flip when it looks right.hot bread like this with jam can turn a bad afternoon in a wet shelter into something that's almost fun.really---and if you want to survive you need to keep you spirits up.......

YUMMMM!!

Peanut oil! that's what I forgot. I've never tried it and wanted to this weekend. Next time!

Cast iron? On a hike?!

Looks likes the fried bread I made as a poor child Canoe. I used flour, baking powder and salt. Cooked it in a pan or waffle iron and smeared it with jelly or pean ut butter when we had it. Sometimes just butter.

Canoe dogs is canoeing, not hiking. He and his kind live lives of impossible luxury.......

Haha! I know. I know. I used a small one and it was a short hike but I think we're going to reserve it for canoe or car camping and go back to sticks until I can find a lighter pan. I've seen it made ina sierra cup and may give that a try.

Bacpacjac,

Thank you for this post, I have been wanting to make some Bannock for a few months now.

I also want to thank you for showing the correct way to bake in a cast iron skillet (look for Bannock Bread on youtube and you'll know what I mean) over a fire.

I have seen youtube videos showing how to make Bannock in a standard G.I. canteen cup. IIRC the person doing it burned his bread.

Stargazer

http://m.youtube.com/index?desktop_uri=%2F&gl=CA#/watch?v=6olGfjPeWEk

This guy had a good idea for making it in a cup that seems pretty smart.

I think stainless steel? Lighter than cast iron and stronger than aluminum. Holds heat better. Just Ol' Snakes humble opinion.