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Blue Corn Pan Bread

Blue Corn Pan Bread

74 Ratings
74 Ratings
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Blue Corn Pan Bread
Makes: 12 servings
Total Cost: $$$$

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 181
Total Fat 2 g
Saturated Fat 0 g
Cholesterol N/A
Sodium 11 mg
Carbohydrates 40 g
Dietary Fiber 3 g
Total Sugars 12 g
Added Sugars included 6 g
Protein 4 g
Vitamin D N/A
Calcium 15 mg
Iron 1 mg
Potassium 196 mg

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Nutrients Amount
Total Calories 181
Total Fat 2 g
Saturated Fat 0 g
Monounsaturated Fat 0 g
Polyunsaturated Fat 1 g
Linoleic Acid 1 g
α-Linolenic Acid 0 g
Omega 3 - EPA 0 mg
Omega 3 - DHA 0 mg
Carbohydrates 40 g
Dietary Fiber 3 g
Total Sugars 12 g
Added Sugars included 6 g
Protein 4 g
Minerals
Calcium 15 mg
Potassium 196 mg
Sodium 11 mg
Copper 120 mcg
Iron 1 mg
Magnesium 50 mg
Phosphorus 120 mg
Selenium 7 mcg
Zinc 1 mg
Vitamins
Vitamin B6 0.2 mg
Vitamin C 0 mg
Thiamin 0.1 mg
Riboflavin 0.1 mg
Niacin 1 mg

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Please note: nutrient values are subject to change as data is updated

MyPlate Food Groups

Grains 2 ounces

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