How to Make Shredded Cereal Bread - A Step-by-Step Guide

Have you ever tried making your own bread at home? If not, then this is the perfect recipe for you to start with. Shredded cereal bread is a delicious and hearty bread that is perfect for sandwiches, toast, or simply enjoying on its own. The shredded cereal adds a unique texture and flavor to the bread that you won't find in store-bought loaves. And the best part is that it's surprisingly easy to make!

Whether you're a seasoned baker or a novice in the kitchen, this recipe is perfect ...

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Ingredients

  • 2 ¼ cups boiling water
  • 3 large shredded wheat cereal biscuits
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 2 teaspoons shortening
  • ½ cup molasses
  • 1 (0.6 ounce) cake compressed fresh yeast
  • ¼ cup warm water (110 degrees F/45 degrees C)
  • 8 ¼ cups sifted all-purpose flour
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil

Information

  • Prep Time: 30 mins
  • Cook Time: 45 mins
  • Additional Time: 3 hrs
  • Total Time: 4 hrs 15 mins
  • Servings: 24
  • Yield: 3 - 9x5 inch loaves

  • In a large bowl, pour the boiling water over the biscuits Stir in salt, shortening and molasses. Cool to lukewarm.
  • In a small bowl, dissolve yeast in warm water. Add this to the lukewarm biscuit mixture. Stir in the flour, 1 cup at a time, beating well after each addition. When the dough has pulled together, turn it out onto a lightly floured surface and knead until smooth and supple, about 8 minutes. Lightly oil a large bowl, place the dough in the bowl and turn to coat with oil. Cover with a damp cloth and let rise in a warm place until doubled in volume, about 2 hours.
  • Deflate the dough and turn it out onto a lightly floured surface. Divide the dough into three equal pieces and form into loaves. Place the loaves into two lightly greased 9x5 inch loaf pans. Brush tops of loaves with 1 tablespoon vegetable oil. Cover the loaves with a damp cloth and let rise until doubled in volume, about 1 hour. Meanwhile, preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
  • Bake in preheated oven for 45 minutes, until bottom of loaves sound hollow when tapped.
  • Nutrition

    195 cal.

    • Total Fat: 1g
    • Saturated Fat: 0g
    • Sodium: 101mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 40g
    • Dietary Fiber: 2g
    • Total Sugars: 4g
    • Protein: 5g
    • Calcium: 22mg
    • Iron: 2mg
    • Potassium: 162mg