Bird Cakes

Name: Bird Cakes
Ingredients: 2 2 lbs lard or 2 lbs suet; 3 cups bird seed (I buy the winter mix); 2 cups peanut butter; 1 cup cornmeal (millet, quinoa or semolina can be substituted); 1 cup oats; 1/2 cup all-purpose flour; 1 cup currants (or other dried fruits); 1 cup cracked corn (optional)

8 ingredients

5 steps

Ingredients

2 2 lbs lard or 2 lbs suet
3 cups bird seed (I buy the winter mix)
2 cups peanut butter
1 cup cornmeal (millet, quinoa or semolina can be substituted)
1 cup oats
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1 cup currants (or other dried fruits)
1 cup cracked corn (optional)

Directions

1

In a large pan start melting the fat.
2

When almost melted, take off the heat, add the rest of the listed ingredients and mix well.
3

Let the mix cool enough for the seeds to be evenly distributed and not sink to the bottom.
4

Fill your molds, cool until set and un-mold.
5

IMPORTANT: Do not use old and used fat from your deep fryer because that is not good for the birds.