Preparing Acorns for use


Note* to leach, cover freshly hulled acorns with water and bring them to a boil. Boil for 30 minutes, drain and add fresh water. Repeat this process at least three times or until the boiling water is a light tea color and the bitter taste is gone. Dry the nut meats in a slow oven (150*F) When dried the nutmeats can be ground in a grain mill to make flour

 

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Acorn Griddlecakes


�?/3 cup finely ground acorn meal (leached) �?/3 cup unbleached flour �? tsp. baking powder �?/4 tsp salt �? egg, beaten �?/4 cup milk �? tbs. honey �? tbs melted butter
Combine dry ingredients in a mixing bowl. Mix together milk, egg and honey and beat into dry ingredients to form a smooth batter. Stir in melted butter. Drop by tablespoonfuls onto a hot greased griddle.

Makes 12 to 15 griddle cakes.

Note* to leach, cover freshly hulled acorns with water and bring them to a boil. Boil for 30 minutes, drain and add fresh water. Repeat this process at least three times or until the boiling water is a light tea color and the bitter taste is gone. Dry the nut meats in a slow oven (150*F) When dried the nutmeats can be ground in a grain mill to make flour.

 

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