A rouind loaf of quick bread made with mashed potatoes.

Bannock - Off the Trail

2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour

3 tablespoons granulated sugar

2 tablespoons baking powder

1 teaspoon salt

2 tablespoons butter or lard

1 cup mashed potatoes

1 cup milk

1. Preheat oven to 400°F (205°C).
2. In large mixing bowl, combine flour, sugar, baking powder and salt. Add butter, cutting in with a pastry blender.
3. Stir in mashed potatoes. Add milk and stir with a fork to form a ball. Turn out onto lightly floured surface and knead about 10 times. Place on ungreased baking sheet. Pat down to 1-inch thick.
4. Bake about 20 minutes or until well browned.

Yield: 1 round.