Bannock (food)

High school (ages 12+)
Food & Cooking

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Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/bannock-food

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. What is the primary flour types?Historically included oats and barley; modern variations commonly use wheat flour
2. What is the key role in exploration?Provided essential sustenance for fur traders, explorers, and settlers in challenging environments
3. What is bannock?Bannock is a simple bread that can be cooked over a campfire. It is made from flour, fat, liquid, and sometimes a leavening agent. It has been enjoyed for many centuries.
4. Where did bannock originally come from?Bannock started in Scotland, where people made it with oats or barley. It was a quick, dense bread that didn't need yeast. It helped travelers and workers stay full.

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