[pct-l] Re: Recipes - hardtack

[LivNLrn3R at aol.com (LivNLrn3R@aol.com)]

Dave,

A big very solid saltine doesn't sound very solid nutritionally over a long 
hike. It sounds like you're looking for something densely nutritious that will 
hold up to being spread with something? Do you have access to a dehydrator? It 
seems you'd be better off with one of the Logan bread recipes (several online 
and in backpacking food books), load it up with wheat germ, molasses, dried 
milk, etc for lots of nutrition, then slice when baked & dry till hard as you 
want. Don't go too dry or you may be looking at a dental emergency. It's really 
yummy dipped in mocha or even split pea soup till it softens.

My guys went on a BSA canoe trek in Boundary Waters last summer and they 
carried Logan bread that was very calorically dense. It can go for breakfast, 
lunch, dinner, or snack in many disguises or dress-ups.

Becki in CA