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

Old-Fashioned Porridge and Molasses Bread is a classic recipe that harks back to the days of our ancestors, when simple, wholesome ingredients were used to create hearty and nourishing dishes. This recipe is a testament to the time-honored tradition of making use of what you have on hand to create comforting and satisfying meals.

Porridge has long been a staple in many cultures, providing a warm and filling start to the day. It is typically made from grains such as oats, barley, or wh...

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Ingredients

  • 3 cups boiling water
  • 2 cups rolled oats
  • ¼ cup shortening
  • 2 teaspoons white sugar
  • 1 cup warm water (100 degrees F (38 degrees C))
  • 2 (.25 ounce) packages active dry yeast
  • ⅔ cup molasses
  • 4 teaspoons salt
  • 8 ½ cups all-purpose flour, or as needed

Information

  • Prep Time: 30 mins
  • Cook Time: 30 mins
  • Additional Time: 2 hrs 55 mins
  • Total Time: 3 hrs 55 mins
  • Servings: 48
  • Yield: 4 loaves

  • Pour boiling water over oats and shortening in a bowl. Stir until shortening melts; let stand for 20 minutes, giving it a stir once in a while.
  • Meanwhile, dissolve sugar in lukewarm water. Add yeast and let stand for 10 minutes. Stir briskly with a fork.
  • Stir yeast mixture into the partially cooled oat mixture with molasses and salt. Let cool to lukewarm, 5 to 10 minutes. Beat in 2 1/2 cups of flour, gradually adding remaining flour as needed.
  • Turn dough onto a floured surface and knead, 8 to 10 minutes. Shape into a smooth ball and place in a greased bowl, rolling the dough so the top is greased. Cover and let double in size, about 1 1/2 hours.
  • Punch dough down and shape into 4 loaves. Place into greased 8 1/2x4 1/2-inch bread pans. Cover and let rise until doubled in size, about 1 hour.
  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
  • Bake in preheated oven until tops are golden brown, 30 to 35 minutes.
  • Nutrition

    118 cal.

    • Total Fat: 2g
    • Saturated Fat: 0g
    • Sodium: 197mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 23g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1g
    • Total Sugars: 3g
    • Protein: 3g
    • Calcium: 15mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 109mg