Working quickly, stir in enough cold water to make a firm dough
Shape, with as little handling as possible, into a cake about an inch think
Dust the loaf lightly with flour
Lay the bannock in the warm frypan, holding it over the heat until a bottom crust forms, rotating the pan a little so the loaf will shift and not get stuck
When a crust forms on the bottom, flip over and and heat until a crust forms on the bottom
Continue heating, flipping occasionally, until both sides are browned and a toothpick comes out clean, about 15 minutes
Crack open, slather with butter, and serve!
This recipe was designed to be made over an open fire, but can easily be made at home on the stove as well.