Traditional Scottish Mealie Bannock Recipe Huntly Castle Ruins

cornmeal

🥗Healthier: whole wheat flour

💰Cheaper: polenta

Whole wheat flour adds fiber, while polenta is often less expensive.

butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil is a healthier fat option, while margarine is often cheaper.

milk

🥗Healthier: almond milk

💰Cheaper: water

Almond milk is lower in calories, while water can be used for a lighter texture.

eggs

🥗Healthier: flaxseed meal

💰Cheaper: egg substitute

Flaxseed meal is a vegan alternative, while egg substitutes can be cheaper.

Soak fine oatmeal and salt in a large bowl for 1 hour to 24 hours, until most of the water is absorbed.

Add eggs to the soaked oatmeal and mix them through.

Sift in flour and baking powder into the mixture.

If the mixture is too runny, add a little extra flour to achieve a thick creamy consistency.

Grease a frying pan and pour in 2 tablespoons of the mixture for each bannock.

Cook on medium heat for about 3 minutes until small bubbles appear on the surface.

Flip the bannock and cook on the other side for approximately 3 minutes until golden brown.

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