A thick, flat Scottish or Irish oatmeal cake that is cooked on a griddle, often served at breakfast or as a snack.
From Scottish Gaelic 'bonnach,' possibly related to Gaelic 'banna' meaning 'drop' or 'morsel.' The word reflects the bread-making traditions of the Scottish Highlands dating back centuries.
Bannocks became so important to Scottish soldiers that they carried them on campaigns—they were basically the ancient military MRE (meal ready to eat) that could last for weeks.
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