Bannock Recipe

Preheat oven to 230 degrees C(450 degrees F.). Grease lightly a heavy cast iron frying pan, or baking sheet. Stir and blend together the flour, baking powder and salt. With a pastry blender or two knives, cut in finely the lard. Then gradually stir in the water. Stir with a fork to make a soft, slightly sticky dough. Turn dough on a lightly floured surface and knead gently 8 to 10 times. Roll out or pat 1/2-inch thick, or flatten dough to fit fry pan. Cook in fry pan on hot ashes over open fire(turn bannock to brown both sides) or on baking sheet in oven for approximately 12 to 15 minutes, or until light golden brown. Cut and serve with butter. Makes 1 loaf.