Easy Gluten-Free Bannock Bread Recipe [Vegan] (2024)

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ByKristen Wood 01/31/202209/15/2023 Last updated 09/15/2023

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Make your own easygluten-free bannock breadrolls in no time! This traditional Scottish bread with variations in Northern England and Ireland is also vegan, plant-based and yeast-free.

What isBannockBread?

Bannocks are simple, quick flat breads traditionally made in Scotland, Northern England and Northern Ireland. They often contain oats in one form or another and can be made on a griddle, stovetop, oven or over an open campfire.

Why ThisRecipeWorks

• Super quick and easy to make.
• Uses a yeast-free, no-kneaddough.
• Thisgreat recipeis delicious as is or easily customized with add-ins to suit your tastes.
• Gluten-free, nut-free, soy-free, yeast-free, dairy-free, vegan and refined sugar-free.
• It’s truly hard to believe this bread if gluten-free — it has an amazing texture!

Ingredient Notes

Oat flour:Traditionalbannockrecipesoften contain oats or Scottish oats, which are oats ground into a meal, which is very much like a flour. We use oat flour for ease, convenience and a wonderfully fluffy texture.

Garbanzo bean flour:Also traditionally, pea flour was also sometimes used. Being a legume as well, garbanzo bean flour (chickpea flour) does the trick in much the same way and also adds some healthful touch with the addition of some fiber andprotein.

Gluten-free all-purpose flour:The slightest bit ofxanthan gumfound in a gluten-free allpurpose flourmixture, is just enough to add additional binding power to thisrecipe, as well as flavor.

Bakingsoda:Some traditionalbannockrecipesuse bakingpowderas a leavening agent and sometimes even sourdough discard. Due to the nature ofgluten-free flour, I find the bakingsodaand vinegar combo to give the best results.

Coconut sugar:I like adding a small touch of to help round out the flavors a bit, but it is a completely optional ingredient. Alternatively, it can be replaced with any sweetener you prefer –maple syrup,honey, cane sugar, raw sugar, etc. will work.

Salt:Saltsimply brings out all of the flavors of this breadrecipe.

Dried currants:This is a completely optional ingredient but really adds some nice texture and flavor. Find some other optional add-in ingredient ideas further down in the post.

Plant-based milk:I love to use oat milk in thisrecipe, as it is thick and creamy, not unlike traditional milk. You can use regular dairy-milk or any vegan milk you prefer.

Vinegar:A touch of vinegar when combined with the bakingsodagives lift and rise to thisbannockrecipe.

Oil spray:Oil spray or a touch of oil in thepanwill help ensure thebannocksdo not stick and also turn golden brown.

How-to Make

1. Preheat acast iron skillet, griddle or non-stick skillet over medium-low heaton thestove.
2. In a large bowl, combine thedry ingredients.Stirwell. In a separate bowl, combine the wet ingredients.Whiskwell.
3. Pour the wet ingredients into thedry ingredients. Mix well until a uniformdoughforms. Fold in the currants, if using.
4. Spray the preheatedpanwith a little oil or add some oil to coat. Using wet hands, grab a tennis ball-sized portion ofdoughand pat into a4-inchround. Place into the hotpanand cook for 3-4 minutes, flip and cook 3-4 minutes longer, or until each side is golden brown and center of the bread feels firm. Repeat with the remainingdough. Alternatively, you can makebannocksby placing all of thedoughinto thepan,frying, flipping, cooking further, then slicing intowedges(also known as farls).
5. Serve warm and enjoy!

How-to Serve

Slice abannockopen and enjoy as is, with a dab ofbutter, a drizzle ofhoneyormaple syrupor a pat ofjam.Gluten-free bannock bread is great served alongside soup, too!

Variations

You can make this with or without dried currants as discussed in therecipe, however, there are lots of different ways you can enjoy a deliciousbannockroll, including:

• With a sweet spice mix such as nutmeg, cloves, cinnamon and ginger.
• With a savory spice mix such as paprika, cumin and oregano.
• With a handful of a variety of dried fruit mixed in. Dried cherries, cranberries, raisins and apricots work great.
• With a handful of nuts or seeds thrown in.
• With some grated cheese and garlicpowder, for a quick and easy garlic cheese bread.

Storing and Reheating

Thisbannock recipetastes best fresh and warm, however, you can keep them stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for about 5 days. To reheat, I recommend slicing them and heating cut side down in a skillet over medium heat until warm. Alternativelybannockstaste great reheated in a toaster, too!

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