Crockpot Baked Beans

• 1 lb package of dry white beans cooked according to directions on package
• 1 onion, chopped
• 2 garlic cloves, minced finely
• 1/3 cup molasses
• 1/3 cup ketchup
• 1/3 cup brown sugar
• 1 tspn Liquid smoke
• 1 1/2 cups hot water (as hot as you can from tap) I added a little chicken bouillon to add a some flavor
• 4 -6  slices bacon, chopped

Cook beans according to directions.


In crock pot,  add all but the last 2 ingredients.  I cooked overnight in the crock pot on low. If your crockpot cooks hot...you'll need to add a little more water..or you can cook during the day so you can keep an eye on it and add more water or broth  


When finished cooking add 1/3 cup maple syrup and salt and pepper.  Don't add the salt until after beans are tender, it keeps them from cooking all the way through. 

Dakota Seed Bread

1¼ cups water
2tbsp olive oil
2 tbsp honey
2 ¼ cups flour
½ cup whole wheat flour
¼ cup flax seed meal
1½ tsp salt
¼ cup sunflower seeds
¼ cup pumpkin seeds, chopped
2 tsp sesame seeds
1 ½ tsp poppy seeds
2 ½ tsp bread machine (instant) yeast


I made it on the dough cycle and then put in a pan and let it raise a second time until it is above the pan...brushed with egg wash and sprinkled more seed. (I used toasted pumpkin seeds)  


When I went to a bread class the instructor said to always add an oven proof container filled with water to the oven when you preheat.  The added moisture adds a crispy crust without dry bread!!


Bake for 30 minutes.