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Stick Bread

Stick bread or ramrod bread are some of the names that the toops of the Civil War gave to this creation.

1 Cup of  Yellow corn meal

1/4 All purpose flour

2 Tbsp. Sugar

2 Tsp. Water

1 Mixing bowl

Add corn meal, water and sugar into mixing bowl.  While mixing it might be necessary to add more water.  After your dough is ready fined a green stick from a nearby tree or use your ramrod from your musket and form the dough around the top in a long shape.  Place over your fire and bake until golden brown.  Care must be taken not to burn your bread.

     * Note:  You are cooking near an open flame.  Please take

                 care in doing so.