Acorns (from oaks - not acorn squash)

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Acorns (from oaks - not acorn squash)

Recipe Information
Source: from 'Clan of the Cave Bear" by Jean Auel Ingredients acorns water self raising flour spices maple syrup Preparation Grind acorns to a powder. Soak the acorns in water over several days, changing the water each day. Add enough flour to make a dough. Sprinkle with spices. Bake until golden. Soak dried cakes in syrup and let dry. Comments This is a rough guide only, try reading the original book for the method, it is in the clan gathering section. Soaking releases the bitterness, and the timing of soaking and powdering steps may need adjusting. Also acorns used to be used as a coffee substitute.

Recipe Information

Source:: from 'Clan of the Cave Bear" by Jean Auel

Ingredients

acorns
water
self raising flour
spices
maple syrup

Preparation

Grind acorns to a powder.
Soak the acorns in water over several days, changing the water each day.
Add enough flour to make a dough.
Sprinkle with spices.
Bake until golden.
Soak dried cakes in syrup and let dry.

Comments

This is a rough guide only, try reading the original book for the method, it is in the clan gathering section. Soaking releases the bitterness, and the timing of soaking and powdering steps may need adjusting. Also acorns used to be used as a coffee substitute.