Title: Missiiagan-Pakwejigan (Sunflower Bannock)
Categories: Bakery Amerind Bread
Yield: 18 Sm. loaves

3 1/4	c	Sunflower seeds
3 1/4	c	Water
2 1/2	ts	Salt
6	tb	Corn flour
2/3	c	Corn oil

Put the sunflower seeds, water & salt into a pot, cover & let simmer for 1 1/2 hours. When well cookked, crush the seeds to amke a paste.

Add the corn flour, 1 tablespoon at a time to thicken. Work with your hands; cool a little.

Make small, flat pancakes of approximately 5" diameter.

Heat oil & fry both sides, adding more oil if necessary. Drain well & eat.

Bernard Assiniwi, "Indian Recipes" From: Mark Satterly Date: 09-02-95 Gourmet

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