Rustic Campfire Bannock Bread with Sage Butter

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Traditional campfire bannock bread with a tender crumb, served warm with fragrant sage-infused butter—perfect for outdoor cooking inspired by Northwest wilderness. This american-inspired quick meals ready in about 25 minutes pairs all-purpose flour, baking powder, salt for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 220 calories and feeds 6, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 10 min Cook: 15 min Serves 6 American cuisine 220 cal/serving
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Ingredients

Instructions

  1. Step 1: In a large mixing bowl, whisk together 2 cups all-purpose flour, 2 tsp baking powder, 1 tsp salt, and 1 tbsp sugar.
  2. Step 2: Add 4 tbsp cold unsalted butter pieces and use your fingers or a pastry cutter to rub the butter into the flour mixture until it resembles coarse crumbs.
  3. Step 3: Gradually add 3/4 cup cold water, stirring with a spoon until a soft dough forms that holds together without being sticky.
  4. Step 4: Turn the dough onto a lightly floured surface and knead gently 5 times to bring it together.
  5. Step 5: Shape dough into a flattened round about 1-inch thick.
  6. Step 6: Heat a cast-iron skillet or heavy pan over medium heat.
  7. Step 7: Place the dough round in the dry skillet and cook for 7 minutes until the bottom is golden brown and firm.
  8. Step 8: Flip the bannock carefully with a spatula and cook the other side for 6-7 minutes until cooked through and golden.
  9. Step 9: While cooking, melt 1/4 cup unsalted butter in a small pan and stir in 1 tbsp finely chopped fresh sage leaves. Cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
  10. Step 10: Serve the bannock warm brushed with the sage butter.

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Frequently asked questions

How long does Rustic Campfire Bannock Bread with Sage Butter take to make?

Total time is about 25 minutes (10 min prep + 15 min cook). Most home cooks find this fits comfortably into a weeknight; double the batch on Sunday for two dinners.

How do I store leftover Rustic Campfire Bannock Bread with Sage Butter?

Cool to room temperature within 2 hours, then store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. Reheat covered in a 350°F oven for 10-12 minutes, or microwave at 70% power in 60-second bursts to keep all-purpose flour from drying out.

Can I substitute ingredients in Rustic Campfire Bannock Bread with Sage Butter?

Yes — most ingredients in this recipe have flexible swaps. For oil, use any neutral high-smoke-point oil (avocado, grapeseed, refined coconut). For aromatics, dried herbs at ⅓ the volume of fresh work in a pinch. The full ingredient list is shoppable on Instacart so you can see substitutes in real time.

How do I scale Rustic Campfire Bannock Bread with Sage Butter for a different number of people?

The recipe is written for 6 servings. Multiply each ingredient by (your serving target / 6). Cook time stays roughly the same up to 2x; for 3-4x batches, switch from a skillet to a sheet pan or stockpot so the food isn't crowded — overcrowding steams instead of browns.

What goes well with Rustic Campfire Bannock Bread with Sage Butter?

American quick meals like this pair well with a simple grain (rice, couscous, or crusty bread), a quick salad with acid (lemon vinaigrette, pickled onions), and a pan sauce or yogurt-based dip. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" to get specific side suggestions.

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