Bannock Burgers

Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 40–45 minutes
Servings: 4 burgers
Difficulty: Easy
Type: Main Dish / Sandwich
Flavor Profile: Savory, toasty, hearty

Ingredients

For the Bannock (Makes 4 flatbreads):

• 2 cups all-purpose flour

• 1 tbsp baking powder

• 1/2 tsp salt

• 2 tbsp oil or melted lard

• 3/4 cup warm water or milk (adjust as needed)

• Oil for frying (if pan-frying the bannock)

For the Burger Patties:

• 1 lb (450g) ground beef (or bison, elk, or moose for a traditional touch)

• 1/2 tsp garlic powder

• 1/2 tsp onion powder

• Salt and pepper, to taste

• Optional: 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce or BBQ sauce

• Cheese slices (optional)

Toppings (Customize as You Like):

• Lettuce or spinach

• Tomato slices

• Sliced red onion

• Pickles

• Ketchup, mustard, mayo, BBQ sauce

• Cooked bacon or sautéed mushrooms (optional)

Instructions

 Step 1: Make the Bannock

1. In a mixing bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.

2. Stir in oil or melted fat, then gradually add warm water or milk, mixing until a soft, non-sticky dough forms.

3. Knead gently on a floured surface for 1–2 minutes.

4. Divide into 4 equal pieces and flatten each into a round disk about 1/2 inch thick.

 Cook the Bannock:

Option A – Pan-fried (Traditional & Crispier):

• Heat 1/4 inch of oil in a heavy skillet over medium heat.

• Fry each bannock round for 3–4 minutes per side, or until golden brown and cooked through.

• Drain on paper towels.

Option B – Oven-baked (Lighter):

• Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).

• Bake on a parchment-lined sheet for 20–22 minutes, flipping halfway.

• Let cool slightly before slicing.

 Step 2: Make the Burger Patties

1. In a bowl, combine ground meat, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, pepper, and optional Worcestershire.

2. Form into 4 equal patties (slightly wider than your bannock rounds as they’ll shrink while cooking).

3. Grill or pan-fry over medium heat for 4–5 minutes per side, or until cooked to your desired doneness.

4. Add cheese slices during the last minute, if using.

 Step 3: Assemble the Bannock Burgers

1. Split the bannock horizontally if thick enough; if thinner, use as-is like flatbread.

2. Place a cooked burger patty on one bannock half.

3. Pile on your toppings — lettuce, tomato, onions, pickles, sauces.

4. Top with the second bannock half or fold like a taco-style flatbread.

 Storage Tips

• Leftover bannock can be wrapped and stored at room temp for 1–2 days or frozen.

• Cooked patties keep in the fridge for up to 3 days.

• Reheat in a skillet or oven for best texture.

 Nutrition Info (Per Bannock Burger – Approximate)

• Calories: 520

• Protein: 25g

• Carbs: 35g

• Fat: 30g

• Fiber: 2g

• Sodium: 600–700mg

Values depend on toppings and cooking method (fried vs baked bannock).