Chippewa Bannock

This bread keeps well and packs well.

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 cups cornmeal
• 1/2 cup water
• 4 tablespoons melted butter
• 4 tablespoons maple syrup or honey)
• 1/2 teaspoon salt (optional)
• 3 to 4 tablespoons vegetable oil (for frying)

Instructions

1. Combine cornmeal, water, oil, syrup and salt.
2. In a large skillet, heat 2 tablespoons oil over medium-high heat.
3. Drop the batter by tablespoons into the hot oil. Flatten with a spatula and fry cakes until they are crisp and browned on both sides. Add more oil as needed.