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Blue Corn Pan Bread

Blue Corn Pan Bread
Makes: 12 servings

This traditional Native American dish uses blue cornmeal and sprouted wheat. Many health benefits have been noted for different sprouted grains, and the ingredient can be purchased already sprouted or you can sprout the wheat on your own at home.

Ingredients

  • 3 cups water
  • 2 cups blue cornmeal (yellow may be used)
  • 1 cup yellow cornmeal
  • 3/4 cup raisins
  • 1/2 cup sprouted wheat
  • 1/3 cup brown sugar (packed)

Directions

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

Notes

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.

Source:

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

Nutrition Information

Serving Size: 1 piece approx. 2x2.5"
Nutrients Amount
Total Calories 231
Total Fat 2 g
Saturated Fat 0 g
Cholesterol 0 mg
Sodium 14 mg
Carbohydrates 50 g
Dietary Fiber 5 g
Total Sugars 14 g
Added Sugars included 6 g
Protein 6 g
Vitamin D 0 mcg
Calcium 18 mg
Iron 2 mg
Potassium 261 mg

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Nutrients Amount
Total Calories 231
Total Fat 2 g
Saturated Fat 0 g
Monounsaturated Fat 1 g
Polyunsaturated Fat 1 g
Linoleic Acid 1 g
α-Linolenic Acid 0.0 g
Omega 3 - EPA 0 g
Omega 3 - DHA 0 g
Cholesterol 0 mg
Carbohydrates 50 g
Dietary Fiber 5 g
Total Sugars 14 g
Added Sugars included 6 g
Protein 6 g
Minerals
Calcium 18 mg
Potassium 261 mg
Sodium 14 mg
Copper 0 mg
Iron 2 mg
Magnesium 66 mg
Phosphorus 168 mg
Selenium 14 mg
Zinc 2 mg
Vitamins
Vitamin A 1 mcg
Vitamin B6 0.2 mg
Vitamin B12 0.0 mcg
Vitamin C 0 mg
Vitamin D 0 mcg
Vitamin E 0 mg
Vitamin K 0 mcg
Folate 6 mcg
Thiamin 0.2 mg
Riboflavin 0.1 mg
Niacin 2 mg
Choline 3 mg

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MyPlate Food Groups

Fruit 1/4 cups
Grains 1/2 ounces
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