bannock

/ˈbænɒk/

Definitions

1. noun

A type of flat bread, often unleavened, traditionally baked on a griddle or in an oven.

“The hikers fueled up with warm bannock and canned beans for the long journey ahead.”

2. noun

A type of dense, moist, and sweet cake, often made with dried fruits and sometimes served as a dessert.

“The Scottish settlers brought their traditional bannock recipe to the New World, where it quickly became a hit at local festivals.”

3. noun

A type of cake or flat bread, especially one made from flour, water, and salt, and baked on a hot stone.

“The Indigenous peoples of North America used to make bannock as a staple food, often flavored with berries or other local ingredients.”

Synonyms

  • flatbread
  • unleavened bread

Antonyms

  • leavened bread
  • yeast bread