This one is a little different because it doesn't require animal fat.
Pemican
Pound together 1/2 pound each of the following:
jerk meat (venison or buffalo)
parched corn
dried cranberries
dried apples
dried squash
sunflower seeds
The oil in the sunflower seeds acts like suet and binds the mixture together slightly. It's great as is by the handful, washed down with water, but it makes a good stew base with tomatoes, onions and beans when you have a chance to cook.
I've never seen honey or eggs used in Hardtack so this is another one that's a bit different.
Hardtack:
2 cups water
3 tblsp. oil
2 1/2 tsp salt
1 tblsp honey
2 eggs
1 cup powdered milk
1 1/2 cup wheat flour
2 2/3 cup rye flour
3 tblsp caraway seed
Add 4 to 41/2 cups flour a little at a time. Knead till really stiff. Roll golf ball size pieces till thin like pie crust and cut into two inch squares. It will rise in the middle and be golden brown and crisp.
bake at 350 for 15 to 20 minutes.
This is an interesting web site and the source of the recipes.
http://www.womenofthefurtrade.com/wst_page5.html
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