Chuck and the First Peoples' Kitchen

Bannock Donuts with Blueberry Jam

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Ingredients

Blueberry Jam

  • 400g frozen wild blueberries
  • ½ cup maple syrup 
  • 1 tablespoon fresh rosemary leaves
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
  • 2 tablespoons water

Donuts

  • 2 L vegetable oil, for frying
  • 2 cups flour
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 tablespoon sugar + ½ cup divided
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • ¾ cup milk
  • ½ cup sugar
  • 2 tablespoons cinnamon
  • 2 tablespoons sumac

Instructions

Prepare the Jam

  1. Add the blueberries, maple, and rosemary to a medium saucepan and bring to a boil.
  2. Turn the heat down to medium and cook for 5 minutes.
  3. Mix the cornstarch with the water and add to the blueberries. Cook for another minute until the mixture has thickened.
  4. Remove from the heat, cover and set aside.

Prepare the Donuts

  1. Add the oil to a large pot and heat to 350°F.
  2. In a medium bowl, add the flour, baking powder, salt, and 1 tablespoon sugar and mix everything together.
  3. Add the butter and mash it in with a fork until small clumps form.
  4. Add the milk and mix using a wooden spoon until a dough forms.
  5. Scoop out small balls of dough using a small ice cream scoop or a small spoon. Drop the balls into the hot oil and cook until golden brown, about 4 minutes.
  6. While the donuts are frying, prepare the sugar coating.
  7. In a medium bowl, mix the ½ cup sugar, cinnamon, and sumac.
  8. Once the donuts are done cooking, remove them from the oil and roll them in the sugar mixture.
  9. Plate the donuts and drizzle all over with the blueberry jam.