Early Colonial Bread Recipe Recipe

Name: Early Colonial Bread Recipe
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 c. yellow cornmeal; 1/3 c. brown sugar; 1 teaspoon salt; 2 c. boiling water; 1/4 c. veg. oil; 2 pkg. active dry yeast; 1/2 c. lukewarm water; 3/4 c. whole wheat flour; 1/2 c. rye flour; 4 1/4 to 4 1/2 c. sifted all purpose flour

Servings: persons

1/2 c. yellow cornmeal
1/3 c. brown sugar
1 teaspoon salt
2 c. boiling water
1/4 c. veg. oil
2 pkg. active dry yeast
1/2 c. lukewarm water
3/4 c. whole wheat flour
1/2 c. rye flour
4 1/4 to 4 1/2 c. sifted all purpose flour

1
Combine cornmeal, brown sugar, salt, boiling water and oil.
2
Let cold to lukewarm, about 30 min.
3
Soften yeast in 1/2 c. lukewarm water.
4
Stir into cornmeal mix.
5
Add in whole wheat and rye flour.
6
Mix well.
7
Stir in sufficient all purpose flour to make a moderately stiff dough.
8
Turn out on lightly floured surface and knead till smooth and elastic (6 to 8 min).
9
Place in greased bowl turning once to grease surface.
10
Cover and let rise in hot place till double (50 to 60 min).
11
Punch down and turn out on lightly floured surface and divide in half.
12
Cover and let rise 10 min.
13
Shape into 2 loaves and place in greased 9 x 5 x 3 inch loaf pans.
14
Let rise again till almost double, about 30 min.
15
Bake in 375 degree oven for 45 min.
16
Cap loosely with foil after first 25 min if bread browns too rapidly.
17
Remove from pans.
18
Cold on rack.

1944

kcal

Calories

138

Fat

161

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/2 c. yellow cornmeal, 1/3 c. brown sugar, 1 teaspoon salt, 2 c. boiling water, and more.

Yes, Early Colonial Bread Recipe falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Early Colonial Bread Recipe

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