Blue Corn Pan Bread

Description

A River of Recipes: Native American Recipes Using Commodity Foods by the USDA Food Distribution Program on Native American Reservations

Ingredients

• 3 cups water
• 2 cups blue cornmeal (yellow may be used)
• 1 cup yellow cornmeal
• ¾ cup raisins
• ½ cup sprouted wheat
• ⅓ cup brown sugar

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 300 °F.
2. Line 8x8-inch cake pan with foil.
3. Bring water to boil in a large pot.
4. Add each ingredient, one at a time.
5. Stir well until mixture is smooth and pour into foil-lined cake pan.
6. Cover with a piece of foil.
7. Bake for 2 hours.
8. Bread is done when toothpick inserted in center comes out clean.

To sprout wheat

Wash untreated wheat grains; drain but do not dry. Spread in a single layer in shallow pans and cover with damp cloths. Keep damp in a warm, dark place.