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Prep Time: 60 Minutes Cook Time: 60 Minutes |
Ready In: 120 Minutes Servings: 6 |
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This old recipe originated in the colonial period. This bread makes a delicious addition to your breakfast when toasted! Ingredients:
2 cups boiling water |
1/2 cup yellow cornmeal |
2 tablespoons butter |
1/2 cup molasses |
1 teaspoon salt |
1 (1/4 ounce) package active dry yeast |
5 cups flour (approximate) |
Directions:
1. Stir cornmeal into just-boiling water. Boil 5 minutes, stirring constantly.
2. Add butter, molasses, and salt. Cool.
3. When mixture is lukewarm, add softened yeast and enough flour to make a stiff dough. Knead well and place dough in a warm place to double in size.
4. Shape risen dough into 2 loaves and place each loaf in a buttered loaf pan. Allow dough to rise again.
5. Bake at 350 degrees F for about 1 hour.
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