Found
this video... this is how I remember bannock (it's been a looong time)! I think the recipes that add lard are those that are baked or done on a stick on the campfire. If you're going to fry it, added fat to the batter is probably overkill. I like that all the ingredients are dry; I remember measuring lake water into the bag and mushing it around to mix it up. Imnsho, peanut butter is the best topping... when you've been paddling hard all day and feel starved.
ETA: And...
bannock on a stick!
Ah, memories. You know, all the bannock links I've been finding that are familiar mention the Cree, which is the predominant First Nation in my area, as far I as I know. I wonder if bannock varies by First Nation?