Survival Bread

Sister Egan introduced me to this Survival Bread this weekend.  I have never heard of it so possibly some of you may not have either.  It's bread you can make and it will last on the shelf indefinitely.  She said it hardens like a brick but is edible and provides all the nutrition for an adult for 1 day.

I just came across the recipe while browsing ideas for our 72 hour kits we will be assembling in the next 2 months.  Look it over..

72 Hour Kit - Survival Bread
From - www.selfreliantsisters.blogspot.com

Survival Bread

2 cups oats
2 ½ cups powdered milk
1 cup sugar
3 TBSP honey
1 (3 oz.) pkg. orange or lemon Jello
3 TBSP water

In the mixing bowl combine the oats, powered milk, and the sugar. Mix well and set aside.

In the medium sauce pan mix the water, Jello, and honey. Place on the stove top and bring to a boil. Slowly add this into the oat mixture. Make sure it is all well blended together. If the dough is a little dry, add a small amount of water one teaspoonful at a time. It should be firm but doughy

Once it is ready shape the dough into a loaf, about the size of a small red brick. Place the bread loaf onto the cookie sheet and bake at 350 degrees for 15-20 minutes. If you increased the recipe for multiple loaves you can place several at a time onto the cookie sheet for baking. Don't place them too close together.

Once the bread is baked remove from the cookie sheet and allow to cool completely. The bread can be wrapped whole in the foil for storage. This bread can be stored indefinitely