Wild Blueberry Bannock Bites

Ingredients

• 2 cups All-purpose flour
• 2 tsp Baking powder
• 1/2 tsp Salt
• 1/4 cup Shortening
• 3/4 cup Water
• 1/2 cup Wild blueberries, fresh or frozen
• 2 tbsp Vegetable oil

Original measure retained: its cup/spoon or fluid-volume standard is unspecified.

Instructions

1. 1In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
2. 2Cut in shortening using a pastry blender or your fingers until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
3. 3Gradually add water, mixing until a dough forms. Do not overmix.
4. 4Gently fold in the blueberries.
5. 5Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
6. 6Drop spoonfuls of dough into the hot oil and flatten slightly.
7. 7Cook for 3-4 minutes per side, or until golden brown and cooked through.
8. 8Serve warm, plain or with maple syrup.

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