Sorry for the slow posting lately! Things are starting to get a bit hectic around here - I just spent a week backpacking in the Grand Canyon, and am rushing to finish this months HH6 challenge while also prepping for Thanksgiving and then the movers will be here in less than three weeks and we're off across the country once more!
I've been meaning to post this particular recipe for months now. The picture isn't all that good, and I didn't think to get a shot of us actually eating this bread in the canyon! Anyway, this is a variation on a recipe from Alaska Roadhouse Recipes. It's definitely not an every-day bread - each piece packs about 400 calories (I haven't done the exact math)! But when you're doing long hikes and backpacking, you really need the extra fuel. In addition to being calorie dense, durable and lightweight, this trail bread is also delicious, sweetened with molasses and honey. This is a bonus for me, because sometimes when I'm burning that many calories I start not wanting to eat, but I'd never turn down a piece of this bread!
Ingredients
4 c whole wheat flour
1 c water
3/4 c brown sugar
1/2 c honey
1/4 c olive oil
1/4 c molasses
3 T powdered milk
1 1/2 t baking soda
1/3 c chopped nuts
1/3 c dried fruit
1/8 c chocolate chips
Mix everything together. Pour into greased pan. Bake at 350 for 40-50 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Cut into 12-16 pieces.
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