Blueberry Bannock

[kirra]

Blueberry Bannock
Indian Biscuits
Fond du Lac Tribe

Ingredients:

24 ounces of fresh blueberries
5 cups flour
1 cup maple sugar (available at food co-ops)
4 teaspoons baking powder
3-1/2 cups shortening
6 pcs eggs

Preparation:

Press the blueberries to obtain approximately 1/2 cup juice. Mix all the dry ingredients (flour, maple sugar and baking powder).

Put shortening in a deep frying pan and heat.

Beat the eggs with the blueberry juice to get a cream. Mix the cream with dry ingredients and add blueberries.

Drop this dough in hot oil, one tablespoon at a time, and brown. Flip over and lightly brown the other side. When all sides are lightly browned, place on paper towel for a few minutes for oil to drain. Serve hot. Yield: makes about 4 dz