Grandma's Molasses Bread Recipe
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Grandma's Molasses Bread

By: Jeannie Thomas 
"'We converted some bread recipes from my husband's grandmother for use in the bread machine,' writes Jeannie Thomas, Kokomo, Indiana. 'This dark, slightly sweet bread is great toasted.'"

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.7 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (3)

Prep Time:
5 Min
Cook Time:
3 Hrs
Ready In:
3 Hrs 5 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 16 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 1 cup warm milk (70 to 80 degrees F)
  • 2 tablespoons butter or margarine, softened
  • 2 tablespoons molasses
  • 1 egg
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
  • 2 1/2 cups bread flour
  • 4 1/2 teaspoons sugar
  • 1/2 cup rye flour
  • 1/4 cup whole wheat flour
  • 2 1/4 teaspoons active dry yeast

Directions

  1. In bread machine pan, place all ingredients in order suggested by manufacturer. Select basic bread setting. Choose crust color and loaf size if available. Bake according to bread machine directions (check dough after 5 minutes of mixing; add 1 to 2 tablespoons of water or flour if needed).

Footnotes

  • If your bread machine has a time-delay feature, we recommend you do not use it for this recipe.
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The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 7, 2008 by cjs_mama   view full review
A very flavorful bread. Has a very nice color and density, perfect for toasting however I...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 13, 2012 by SeattleMonkeys   view full review
This bread turned out great, I only had regular bread flour but the flavor and texture was...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 10, 2011 by Carlin A.   view full review
Have made this twice now. Mixed with bread machine, then shaped into small loaf. Let rise...

 

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