Ingredients
- 3 cups water
- 2 cups blue cornmeal (yellow may be used)
- 1 cup cornmeal (yellow)
- 3/4 cup raisins
- 1/2 cup sprouted wheat
- 1/3 cup brown sugar
Live Well Tips
- This traditional Native American dish uses blue cornmeal and sprouted wheat.
- Sprouted wheat is a good source of iron, vitamin C and protein, and is found in the refrigerated or frozen section of the grocery store.
- To sprout wheat at home:
- Wash wheat grains and drain on towel (do not pat dry).
- Spread in single layer in shallow pan and cover with damp cloth.
- Keep in warm, dark place for 12 – 24 hours.
Directions
- Wash hands with soap and water.
- Preheat oven to 300 degrees. Line 8×8 inch cake pan with foil.
- Bring water to boil in a large pot. Add each ingredient, one at a time.
- Stir well until mixture is smooth and pour into foil-lined cake pan. Cover with a piece of foil.
- Bake for 2 hours. Bread is done when toothpick inserted in center comes out clean.
Cook Together! Making Recipe with Kids
Easy Tasks
- Gather ingredients and equipment.
Intermediate Tasks
- Measure all ingredients
- Preheat oven
- Measure and boil water
- Lining pan with foil
Difficult Tasks
- Mix ingredients into boiling water
- Pouring batter into pan
- Checking bread
Nutrition Facts
Adapted from A River of Recipes: Native American Recipes Using Commodity Foods, USDA (FDPIR)