Best 3 Acorn Bread Recipes
Acorn bread is a traditional Native American dish that has been enjoyed for centuries. Made from the nuts of the oak tree, acorn bread has a unique and earthy flavor that is unlike any other bread. It is a hearty and nutritious bread that is perfect for a variety of meals. Whether you are looking for a new bread to try or you are interested in learning more about Native American cuisine, acorn bread is a great option. In this article, we will provide you with a step-by-step guide on how to make acorn bread, as well as some tips and tricks to ensure that your bread turns out perfectly. So gather your ingredients and let's get started!
Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!
ACORN SQUASH BREAD
I had a half a roasted acorn squash in the refrigerator that needed to be used and wondered if I could use it to make a quick bread. I used some instructions from a banana bread recipe that I had and tweaked it a little for the squash. The bread turned out really good and now I usually make it instead of banana or zucchini...
Provided by Sandra Skelton
Categories Sweet Breads
Time 1h10m
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- 1. Preheat the oven to 350%. Spray a loaf pan with cooking spray ans set it aside.
- 2. Remove cooked squash from the rind and mash it with a fork. Add water, melted butter, brown sugar, sour cream and eggs to the squash in a large bowl and mix well.
- 3. Mix flour, baking soda, baking powder, cinnamon and salt together and then add the dry ingredients to the squash mixture. Stir just until blended.
- 4. Pour batter into the loaf pan and bake it until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean - approximately one hour depending on your oven.
- 5. When bread is done, place the pan on a cooling rack for about 5 - 10 minutes and then turn the bread out of the pan to finish cooling.
- 6. This bread can certainly be served and eaten warm with some butter spread on it! Enjoy.
ACORN BREAD
Find directions for making acorn meal here - Recipe #267533. This is great served with elderberry or dewberry jelly.
Provided by Nyteglori
Categories Quick Breads
Time 35m
Yield 1 loaf
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Mix acorn meal, baking powder, salt, sugar and flour.
- Separately, to the beaten egg add milk and oil.
- Stir this gently into the dry mix, then pour into a well-greased pan.
- Bake your dough at 400°F for 30 minutes.
- Top with butter when it comes out of the oven.
- For muffins pour into muffin tin until 2/3 full and bake 20 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 1198.7, Fat 55.9, SaturatedFat 13.4, Cholesterol 245.7, Sodium 3606.8, Carbohydrate 148.2, Fiber 3.4, Sugar 38.5, Protein 27.2
ACORN HONEY BREAD
This recipe uses whole acorns. The acorns have to be prepared before hand and cooking time does not include acorn preparation time (directions below)
Provided by Nyteglori
Categories Breads
Time 50m
Yield 1 loaf
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Put the acorn meats into a pot with enough water to cover. Bring the water to a boil, then drain. Repeat 3 times or till the bitterness is gone (the water should be clear). Once you have leached the nuts, dry them on a cookie sheet in a low oven (about 200°F) for 2 or 3 hours - till the nuts become brittle. Remove from the oven and cool.
- Grease two loaf pans with margarine.
- Mix together all dry ingredients, thoroughly.
- Beat eggs, gradually adding milk. Add egg mixture alternately with honey to dry ingredients. Beat well.
- Stir in acorns and pour evenly into loaf pans. Bake at 350 for 45 minutes or until golden.
- If bread is done, it will come out of pan easily when pan is turned over and tapped gently. If not, bake for another 10-15 minutes.
- Remove bread from pan immediately when done and cool. This spicy bread always tastes better the second day when its flavors have had a chance to mellow and blend.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 3333, Fat 33, SaturatedFat 15.1, Cholesterol 491.3, Sodium 8298.7, Carbohydrate 690.9, Fiber 15.9, Sugar 280.7, Protein 81.7
Tips:
- Choose the right acorns: Not all acorns are edible. Be sure to choose acorns from oak trees that are known to produce edible acorns, such as white oak, red oak, and bur oak. Avoid acorns from black oak and live oak trees, as these can be toxic.
- Prepare the acorns properly: Before you can use acorns in your recipes, you need to prepare them properly. This involves removing the shells, removing the bitter tannins, and grinding the acorns into a flour.
- Use a combination of acorn flour and wheat flour: Acorn flour has a strong flavor that can be overwhelming if it's used alone. To make acorn bread that has a more balanced flavor, use a combination of acorn flour and wheat flour. Alternatively you can always add properly-prepared acorns directly to your dough.
- Add nuts and seeds: Nuts and seeds can add a nice crunch and flavor to acorn bread. Some good options include walnuts, pecans, almonds, flax seeds, pumpkin seeds.
- Don't overmix the dough: Overmixing the dough can make the bread tough. Mix the dough just until the ingredients are combined.
- Bake the bread at a high temperature: Acorn bread should be baked at a high temperature (400°F or higher) for a short period of time. This will help to create a crusty exterior and a moist interior.
Conclusion:
Acorn bread is a delicious and nutritious bread that can be made with a variety of ingredients. By following these tips, you can make acorn bread that is sure to be a hit with your family and friends.
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