How to Make Old-Fashioned Molasses Bread - A Step-by-Step Guide

Old-Fashioned Molasses Bread is a classic recipe that has been passed down through generations. This delicious, moist, and slightly sweet bread is a comforting treat that is perfect for enjoying with a cup of tea or coffee. The rich flavor of molasses combined with the warm spices makes this bread a comforting and satisfying choice for any time of day.

The history of molasses bread dates back to colonial times in America, when molasses was a common sweetener. This bread was a staple i...

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Ingredients

  • 1 ⅝ cups water
  • 4 cups bread flour
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 2 tablespoons dry milk powder
  • ⅓ cup molasses
  • 1 tablespoon active dry yeast
  • 2 teaspoons salt

Information

  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Cook Time: 40 mins
  • Additional Time: 2 hrs 30 mins
  • Total Time: 3 hrs 20 mins
  • Servings: 10
  • Yield: 1 9x5-inch loaf

  • Place ingredients in the bread machine pan in the order suggested by the manufacturer. Select Dough or White Bread setting, and then Start.
  • If the dough does not form a ball on the paddle, add 1 tablespoon of flour at a time until the ball forms. Allow machine to complete selected cycle.
  • To bake conventionally, grease a 9x5-inch loaf pan. Remove dough from the bread machine pan after the Dough cycle has been completed. Shape into a loaf, and place in the prepared pan. Let rise until doubled.
  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Bake in preheated oven until top is golden brown, about 40 minutes. Carefully tip loaf out of pan onto a work surface and gently tap bottom of loaf. If it sounds hollow, bread is done.
  • Nutrition

    234 cal.

    • Total Fat: 3g
    • Saturated Fat: 2g
    • Cholesterol: 6mg
    • Sodium: 420mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 44g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1g
    • Protein: 7g
    • Vitamin C: 0mg
    • Calcium: 51mg
    • Iron: 3mg
    • Potassium: 260mg