Best 4 Hobo Bread Recipes

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Are you a fan of campfire cooking? If so, you need to try hobo bread! This unique and delicious bread is cooked in a foil packet over an open fire, and it has a crispy crust and a soft, fluffy interior. Best of all, it’s incredibly easy to make. Whether you’re a seasoned camper or a backyard cook looking for a new adventure, hobo bread is the perfect recipe to try.

Here are our top 4 tried and tested recipes!

HOBO BREAD



Hobo Bread image

Two kinds of raisins beautify this humble quick bread. This is an unusual bread baked in 3 coffee cans. It must be started the night before.

Provided by STELLASMOM

Categories     Bread     Quick Bread Recipes

Time 9h15m

Yield 15

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 cup raisins
1 cup golden raisins
4 teaspoons baking soda
2 cups boiling water
4 cups all-purpose flour
2 cups sugar
½ teaspoon salt
¼ cup vegetable oil

Steps:

  • Place the dark and golden raisins in a medium bowl. Dissolve baking soda in boiling water, and pour over raisins. Let stand overnight without stirring.
  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease three 1 pound sized coffee cans.
  • In a large bowl, stir together the flour, sugar and salt. Stir in the raisins with their water, and the oil until well blended. Batter will be thick. Divide the batter evenly between the 3 cans.
  • Bake for 1 hour in the preheated oven, or until a toothpick inserted into the crown comes out clean. Lay cans on their side to loosen the bread as it cools.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 322.8 calories, Carbohydrate 69.6 g, Fat 4.1 g, Fiber 1.7 g, Protein 4.2 g, SaturatedFat 0.6 g, Sodium 416.3 mg, Sugar 39.8 g

HOBO BREAD



Hobo Bread image

Make and share this Hobo Bread recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Capncrunch

Categories     Quick Breads

Time 1h10m

Yield 4 loaves

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 cups golden white raisins
2 tablespoons butter
2 teaspoons baking soda
2 cups boiling water
2 eggs, well beaten
2 1/2 cups brown sugar
4 cups flour
1 cup chopped nuts
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 teaspoons ground nutmeg
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Steps:

  • FOR PART ONE: Mix PART ONE ingredients in large mixing bowl and refrigerate overnight.
  • FOR PART TWO:.
  • Add remaining PART TWO ingredients to PART ONE.
  • Grease and flour 4 coffee cans.
  • Divide dough into the 4 cans.
  • Bake approximately 1 hr 10mins at 350 degrees.
  • Remove bread from cans immediately when done.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1491.5, Fat 27.8, SaturatedFat 7.3, Cholesterol 121, Sodium 1291.9, Carbohydrate 296.6, Fiber 9.7, Sugar 177.8, Protein 24.4

GREENFIELD VILLAGE "HOBO BREAD"



Greenfield Village

A thoroughly American bread, orriginating during the Great Depression. This bread is baked in tin cans (just like the hoboes did it back in the day). It's moist and delicious and very easy. It's no wonder that it's a hit to all who visit Greenfield Village in Dearborn Michigan.

Provided by Joann Wisniewski

Categories     Other Breads

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 c raisins or currants
1/2 c boiling water
1/4 c brandy
2 tsp baking soda
1/2 tsp salt
8 1/2 oz all purpose flour (about 2 c.)
2 Tbsp butter (melted and cooled)
1/4 c milk
1 tsp vanilla extract
1 egg (room temperature)
1/4 c sugar
1/4 c brown sugar ( firmly packed)
3/4 c walnuts (chopped)

Steps:

  • 1. Preheat oven to 350 F. Grease and flour 3 or 4 empty and clean soup cans.
  • 2. Pour boiling water over raisins or currants. Add brandy and let cool.
  • 3. Whisk together baking soda, salt and flour; set aside. In large bowl mix together butter, milk, vanilla, egg and the sugars. Add the raising or currants and all the liquid.
  • 4. Gently mix in flour mixture and walnuts until just blended. (It's ok if there are lumps or streaks of flour)
  • 5. Fill the soup cans to half full. Bake for 40 minute to an hour. Cool 5 minutes in cans before removing to a rack to cool completely.

HOBO BREAD



HOBO BREAD image

Categories     Fruit

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 cup raisins
1 cup golden raisins
4 teaspoons baking soda
2 cups boiling water
4 cups all-purpose flour
2 cups sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup vegetable oil

Steps:

  • Place the dark and golden raisins in a medium bowl. Dissolve baking soda in boiling water, and pour over raisins. Let stand overnight without stirring.
  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease three 1 pound sized coffee cans.
  • In a large bowl, stir together the flour, sugar and salt. Stir in the raisins with their water, and the oil until well blended. Batter will be thick. Divide the batter evenly between the 3 cans.
  • Bake for 1 hour in the preheated oven, or until a toothpick inserted into the crown comes out clean. Lay cans on their side to loosen the bread as it cools.

Tips:

  • Prepare your dough ahead of time: You can make the dough up to 2 days in advance and refrigerate it. This will save you time on the day you're ready to bake your hobo bread.
  • Use a variety of fillings: Hobo bread is a versatile dish that can be filled with a variety of ingredients. Some popular options include cheese, pepperoni, sausage, vegetables, and fruits.
  • Be creative with your cooking method: Hobo bread can be baked in a variety of ways. You can cook it over an open fire, in a Dutch oven, or even in your oven at home.
  • Serve hobo bread warm: Hobo bread is best served warm, so be sure to eat it right out of the oven or grill.

Conclusion:

Hobo bread is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for any occasion. Whether you're camping, hiking, or just looking for a fun and unique way to cook bread, hobo bread is a great option. With a little creativity, you can create a hobo bread that is sure to please everyone at your table.

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