Crank and Cog

With the Covid 19 restrictions we are under at the moment and the advice from our governments to stay at home to stop or slow the spread of the virus I thought I’d share one or two simple camping recipes you could try at home.

Bannock bread is a great recipe to know when you’re cooking in the hills, on the road or have nothing at home except porridge! It’s a traditional flat bread that was eaten in Scotland and parts of Ireland. There are loads of variations but the basic ingredients are usually oats, water/milk, butter/oil/lard, salt and herbs and spices to add.

It’s quick, simple and nutritious.

I’m using a Trangia-27 storm stove set;

Melt butter in a heated pan.
Add enough water to half a cup of oats to make the oats pliable and doughy(about 2 or 3 tablespoons).
Add the melted butter to the oats.
Add a teaspoon of salt – ( you can also add whatever herbs you like, thyme & rosemary would be good).
Knead the dough to a flat shape about half an inch thick – adding a few dry oats to the surface you are kneading on prevents the dough from sticking.
Add the flat dough to a hot pan and fry on both sides for about 3 to 4 minutes until it changes to a golden brown colour.
You’re done!
It’s great with jam!