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Oatmeal Molasses Bread

Cultural Context

Oatmeal Molasses Bread has roots in early American cooking, where molasses was a common sweetener due to its availability. This hearty bread reflects the resourcefulness of home bakers who utilized oats and whole grains, making it a nutritious staple. Today, it remains a beloved choice for its rich flavor and wholesome ingredients, often enjoyed with butter or as a base for sandwiches.

AmericanUSbread
90 min
medium
6 servings
Servings4
1 cup old-fashioned oats
1/3 cup butter
1/3 cup molasses
1 cup boiling water
1 egg
7 grams yeast
1/2 cup lukewarm water
1/2 cup cornmeal
1 cup whole wheat flour
1 teaspoon salt
1 cup all-purpose flour

molasses

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Honey provides sweetness with fewer calories.

whole wheat flour

🥗Healthier: spelt flour

💰Cheaper: all-purpose flour

Spelt flour adds nuttiness and is often easier to digest.

butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Coconut oil offers a dairy-free alternative.

milk

🥗Healthier: almond milk

💰Cheaper: water

Almond milk lowers calories while maintaining moisture.

1

Put 1 cup of old-fashioned oats in a bowl.

2

Add 1/3 cup of butter and 1/3 cup of molasses to the bowl.

3

Pour in 1 cup of boiling water and let it cool down.

4

Add 1 beaten egg to the mixture.

5

Dissolve 7 grams of yeast in 1/2 cup of lukewarm water and mix it in.

6

Add 1/2 cup of cornmeal and 1 cup of whole wheat flour to the mixture.

7

Stir in 1 teaspoon of salt and then add 1 cup of all-purpose flour, mixing until the dough is not too hard but not too soft.

8

Let the dough rise in the bowl before transferring it to a greased pan.

9

Sprinkle the top with oats and press down slightly.

10

Bake in the oven at 350°F for 30-35 minutes.

Cooking Techniques

mixingkneadingbaking

Equipment Needed

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Allergens

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Also Known As

Oatmeal BreadMolasses Bread

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