Rustic Campfire Bannock Bread with Sage Butter

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-30 · Updated 2026-05-30

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 recipe, 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.

Ingredients

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 tsp baking powder
• 1 tsp salt
• 1 tbsp sugar
• 4 tbsp, cut into small pieces cold unsalted butter
• 3/4 cup cold water
• 1/4 cup unsalted butter (for sage butter)
• 1 tbsp, finely chopped fresh sage leaves

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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.