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Suggest a better descriptionSERVES 6 The black frying pan went on the trail as one of the main pieces of cooking equipment. It worked well over the fire for regular cooking, and, since you did not have an oven, it also had to act as a baking device. The pan was filled with dough, then it was moved about the fire and angled in such a way that the bread finally baked. You and I can do this easy recipe in an oven. But dont serve it without remembering how hard times were on the Oregon Trail. Mix all the dry ingredients together and then cut in the shortening. On the trail, they would have used a fork to do this, but I prefer to use a pastry blender. Cut in the shortening until the mixture has a fine, grainy appearance. Stir in the milk. Knead the dough a few times and push it into a greased black frying pan. Bake in a 400? oven for about 35 minutes, or until the loaf is browned and light in weight. From
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Serving Size: 1 Serving (114g) | ||
Recipe Makes: 6 | ||
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Calories: 343 | ||
Calories from Fat: 44 (13%) | ||
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Amt Per Serving | % DV | |
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Total Fat 4.9g | 7 % | |
Saturated Fat 2.7g | 14 % | |
Monounsaturated Fat 1.1g | ||
Polyunsanturated Fat 0.5g | ||
Cholesterol 11.2mg | 3 % | |
Sodium 326.4mg | 11 % | |
Potassium 139.2mg | 4 % | |
Total Carbohydrate 64.1g | 19 % | |
Dietary Fiber 2.5g | 10 % | |
Sugars, other 61.6g | ||
Protein 9.4g | 13 % | |
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Calories per serving: 343
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