Molasses Wheat Bread Recipe

Name: Molasses Wheat Bread
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: General
Ingredients: 1/4 c. honey; 1/4 c. molasses; 1 3/4 c. milk; 2 Tbsp. oil; 2 large eggs, beaten; 2 pkg. active dry yeast (regular or rapid rise); 1/2 c. rolled oats; 1/2 c. wheat germ; 1/2 c. whole bran cereal; 2 c. whole wheat flour; 4 1/2 c. all-purpose flour; 2 tsp. salt

Servings: persons

1/4 c. honey
1/4 c. molasses
1 3/4 c. milk
2 Tbsp. oil
2 large eggs, beaten
2 pkg. active dry yeast (regular or rapid rise)
1/2 c. rolled oats
1/2 c. wheat germ
1/2 c. whole bran cereal
2 c. whole wheat flour
4 1/2 c. all-purpose flour
2 tsp. salt

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If using regular active dry yeast:
2
Scald milk; cool to 105u00b0. Combine honey, molasses and yeast in warm water.
3
Cover and let stand until foamy, 10 minutes.
4
Add cooled milk, eggs, oil and salt.
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Blend in oats, wheat germ and cereal.
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Beat in whole wheat flour.
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Stir in enough all-purpose flour to make a moderately stiff dough, adding more all-purpose flour if needed.
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Knead on floured surface for 5 to 8 minutes.
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Lightly oil bowl.
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Place dough in bowl, turn so that oiled side is up.
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Cover; let rise until doubled, about 1 to 1 1/2 hours.
12
Punch dough down.
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Half dough; let rest 10 minutes.
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Shape into loaves; place in greased 8 x 4-inch or 9 x 5-inch loaf pans.
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Cover and let rise until nearly double.
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Bake in 350u00b0 oven for 40 minutes.
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If bread top starts to get too dark, lay a piece of foil lightly on top.
18
Remove from pan immediately and grease top with margarine if desired, to keep crust soft.

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

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/4 c. honey, 1/4 c. molasses, 1 3/4 c. milk, 2 Tbsp. oil, and more.

Yes, Molasses Wheat Bread 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.

Molasses Wheat Bread

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