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Prep Time: 15 Minutes Cook Time: 30 Minutes |
Ready In: 45 Minutes Servings: 8 |
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Large Scone Prince Edward Island traditionalists still enjoy four meals a day breakfast, dinner (at noon), supper, and lunch, commencing at 10 p.m. Typical fare includes bannock or biscuits, homemade jam, cheese, and strong tea. Ingredients:
3 1/2 cups plus 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour plus additional for dusting |
4 teaspoons baking powder |
1/2 teaspoon baking soda |
1 teaspoon salt |
1 tablespoon sugar |
1/2 cup cold vegetable shortening |
1 1/2 cups well-shaken buttermilk |
accompaniment: softened butter or sliced cheddar |
Directions:
1. Preheat oven to 450°F.
2. Whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and sugar in a bowl. Blend in shortening with your fingertips or a pastry blender just until mixture resembles coarse meal. Form a well in center and pour in buttermilk, stirring mixture with a fork until dough just comes together. Turn out dough onto a lightly floured surface and gently knead 3 or 4 times, then pat dough into a 1-inch-thick round.
3. Transfer dough to an ungreased baking sheet and prick top all over with a fork. Bake in middle of oven until golden, 30 to 35 minutes.
4. Transfer bannock to a rack and cool to warm. Serve warm or at room temperature, cut into wedges.
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