Break it apart or it will be heavy. Pour into medium hot oiled cast iron pan over low coals. Loosen around and under bannock. Take bannock out, flip and cook for another 15-20 min. You can vary the recipe by using a combination of different flours, such as white, whole wheat, potato or soy.
Soy flour increases the protein, but only add a small amount as it is heavy.
Or try putting in some cornmeal. The more white flour, the lighter the bannock will be. 1 cup water Mix dry ingredients. Work in shortening with fingertips. Add the water at the campsite, mixing until all the dry ingredients are soft and moist but not sticky.