Delicious and Nutritious Logan Bread Recipe

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Delicious and Nutritious Logan Bread Recipe
Prep Time:
20 mins
Cook Time:
60 mins
Total Time:
80mins
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Recipe by Administrator
Published on August 26, 2023

Learn how to make tasty and healthy logan bread at home with this easy recipe. Logan bread is a dense and hearty bread filled with a variety of dried fruits and nuts. It is a perfect energy snack for outdoor activities like hiking and camping. With simple ingredients and minimal preparation time, you can enjoy this scrumptious bread anytime.

Ingredients

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 cups rolled oats
  • 1 cup brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup honey
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
  • 1/4 cup milk
  • 1/4 cup chopped walnuts
  • 1/4 cup chopped almonds
  • 1/4 cup dried cranberries
  • 1/4 cup raisins
  • 1/4 cup chopped dates
  • 1/4 cup chopped figs
  • 1/4 cup chopped apricots
  • 1/4 cup chopped prunes
  • 1/4 cup chopped dried apples
  • 1/4 cup chopped dried bananas
  • 1/4 cup chopped dried cherries

Directions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, rolled oats, and brown sugar.
  3. Add the honey, melted butter, and milk to the dry mixture. Stir until well combined.
  4. Fold in the chopped walnuts, almonds, dried cranberries, raisins, dates, figs, apricots, prunes, dried apples, bananas, and cherries. Mix everything together until evenly distributed.
  5. Transfer the dough into the greased baking dish and press it down firmly with your hands to create an even layer.
  6. Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until the top is golden brown.
  7. Remove from the oven and let it cool completely in the baking dish.
  8. Once cooled, cut the logan bread into desired shapes, such as squares or rectangles.
  9. Serve and enjoy! You can store the leftover logan bread in an airtight container for up to two weeks.

Interesting Facts

  • Logan bread was originally developed by the Boy Scouts of America for long-lasting energy during outdoor adventures.
  • This bread is named after William Gerry Morgan, who was nicknamed 'Logan' and was a prolific Boy Scouts leader.
  • The combination of dried fruits, nuts, and oats in logan bread provides a good source of fiber, vitamins, and minerals.
  • You can customize the recipe by adding your favorite dried fruits and nuts to make it even more delicious.