I just bought a copy of Patricia Telesco's newest book "The Kitchen
Witch's Cookbook" (Llewellyn), and it had this recipe for Bannocks:


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                     Bannocks (Scotland)

Bannocks figured into the Celtic celebration of Beltane.  Sometimes
little charms were added when bannocks were prepared in cake form;
each charm was symbolic of the recipient's good luck for the coming
year.

2 cups hot milk                        1/2 teasp baking soda
1 1/2 cups instant oatmeal             1 Tblsp grated orange peel
1 egg                                  1 Tblsp chopped almonds

In a large bowl, pour the milk over the oatmeal; let sit for 10 minutes.
Beat in the egg, baking soda, orange peel, and almonds.  Consistency
should be like a thick pancake batter.  If the batter is too thin, add
more oatmeal; if too thick, add a little milk.  Heat griddle over a
moderate flame; grease.  Pour the batter onto the griddle; cook until
bubbles form.  Flip and cook the other side.  Best served with butter
and honey.  Yield:  About 12 (2-inch) bannocks.

Magical Attributes:  Providence, good health, luck

Celebrations:  Beltane, harvest festivals, New Year's, Smell the Breeze
Day, Thanksgiving Day breakfast, Fiesta of the Mother of Health.
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