BIRD BREAD (BIRD FOOD)

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This recipe is from Bird Watcher's Digest. I prefer using peanut butter because it doesn't melt outdoors in the summertime like grease does and birds love it! Cooking time does not include overnight refrigeration.

Provided by txgammi

Categories     < 15 Mins

Time 15m

Yield 1 pan

Number Of Ingredients 5

2 cups bacon grease or 2 cups other fat
2 cups cornmeal or 2 cups stale dry cereal, blended into crumbs
warm water
2 -3 cups wild bird seed
nutmeats or chopped peanuts

Steps:

  • Slowly melt peanut butter, grease or fat over low heat.
  • Add cornmeal or stale cereal crumbs.
  • Slowly add enough warm water to make a stiff dough.
  • Add birdseed and raisins, nut meats or chopped peanuts.
  • Pack mixture into small foil pans or a large flat pan.
  • Refrigerate overnight.
  • Cut into pieces for tying onto tree branches.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 3917.4, Fat 268.8, SaturatedFat 54.3, Sodium 2453.8, Carbohydrate 288.5, Fiber 48.8, Sugar 49.1, Protein 149.3

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