Best Grandmas Molasses Bread Recipes

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SARAH'S MOLASSES BROWN BREAD



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This easy traditional molasses brown bread recipe is ready in three hours (including rising time). If you're new to yeast bread, this is the best beginner recipe ever.

Provided by Sarah Ingalls

Time 3h

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 cup warm water
1 tsp. sugar
1 Tbsp. yeast
3/4 cup Crosby's Fancy Molasses
1 cup rolled oats (old fashioned, not instant)
2 Tbsp. butter
2 tsp. salt
1 cup boiling water
1 cup cold water
2 cups whole wheat flour (spooned in)*
4 1/2 cups all-purpose flour (spooned in)

Steps:

  • In a small bowl dissolve sugar in the 1 cup of warm water and sprinkle over the yeast. Leave for 5-10 minutes.
  • In a large bowl mix molasses, rolled oats, butter and salt.
  • Add the 1 cup boiling water, whisk, and then add the 1 cup cold water.
  • Stir in yeast mixture.
  • Add flour gradually and scrape dough onto a floured surface to knead in the final cup of flour.
  • Cut dough in half and place in two large bread pans that have been well greased or lined with parchment paper.
  • Cover each plan with a dishtowel and set in a warm place to rise until almost double in size (about 1 1/2 hours).
  • Remove dishtowels and bake at 325 F for about an hour
  • When ready, remove from oven and let cool about five minutes before removing from pans to cool.

IRISH TREACLE OR GRANDMA'S MOLASSES BREAD



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This is an old family recipe. Treacle bread is a dark slightly sweet bread made with molasses

Provided by Kathie Carr

Categories     Savory Breads

Time 1h

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 Tbsp dark molasses
1 c minus 2 tablespoon milk
1 1/2 Tbsp sugar
3 1/3 c all purpose flour
1/2 tsp salt
1 tsp cream of tartar
1 tsp baking soda
1 pinch ground ginger

Steps:

  • 1. Heat the molasses and milk together in a saucepan. In a medium bowl mix all dry ingredients together. Add milk until a soft dough is achieved. You may not need all the milk. With floured hands, shape into a round cake-like loaf about 1 1/2 inches thick. Cut across the top only about 1/2 down into farls (quarters), put on a floured baking sheet, sprinkle a little flour on top, and bake at 400 degrees for 40 minutes.

GRANDMA EMMA'S SPICE LOAF



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A quick bread, moist and full of raisins and nuts. A family favorite for the winter holidays.

Provided by Marsha Crom

Categories     Bread     Quick Bread Recipes

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 cup hot, brewed coffee
½ cup raisins
½ cup shortening
1 cup white sugar
2 eggs
2 tablespoons molasses
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
½ teaspoon ground cloves
½ teaspoon ground ginger
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
½ teaspoon salt
½ cup chopped walnuts

Steps:

  • Soak raisins in coffee until plump. Do not drain.
  • Cream together the shortening, sugar and eggs. Blend in molasses and vanilla.
  • In a large bowl mix together the cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, ginger, flour, baking soda, and salt. Make a well in the center of the bowl.
  • Add the liquid ingredients to the well in the dry ingredients. Stir in coffee with raisins and nuts. Pour batter into a greased 9x5 inch loaf pan.
  • Bake in a preheated 350 degree F(175 degrees C) oven for one hour.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 290.3 calories, Carbohydrate 40.9 g, Cholesterol 31 mg, Fat 12.9 g, Fiber 1.3 g, Protein 4.2 g, SaturatedFat 2.8 g, Sodium 216.6 mg, Sugar 22.4 g

OLD FASHION MOLASSES BREAD



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Old fashioned New England flavor using a bread machine! You can mix the bread in the machine then bake it in the regular oven using your favorite pans, I do.

Provided by Julie

Categories     Bread     Yeast Bread Recipes

Time 3h20m

Yield 15

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 ⅝ cups water
4 cups bread flour
2 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons dry milk powder
⅓ cup molasses
1 tablespoon active dry yeast
2 teaspoons salt

Steps:

  • Place ingredients in the bread machine pan in the order suggested by the manufacturer. Select Dough or White Bread setting, and then Start.
  • If the dough does not form a ball on the paddle, add 1 tablespoon of flour at a time until the ball forms. Allow machine to complete selected cycle.
  • To bake conventionally, remove the dough from the bread machine pan after the Dough cycle has completed. Shape into a loaf, and place in a greased 9 x 5 inch loaf pan. Let rise until doubled. Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for about 40 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 40.6 calories, Carbohydrate 6.3 g, Cholesterol 4.3 mg, Fat 1.6 g, Fiber 0.2 g, Protein 0.7 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Sodium 329.3 mg, Sugar 4.6 g

GRANDMA'S MOLASSES BREAD



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"We converted some bread recipes from my husband's grandmother for use in the bread machine," writes Jeannie Thomas, Kokomo, Indiana. "This dark, slightly sweet bread is great toasted."

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 3h5m

Yield 1 loaf (about 1-1/2 pounds).

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 cup warm milk (70° to 80°)
2 tablespoons butter, softened
2 tablespoons molasses
1 egg
1-1/2 teaspoons salt
2-1/2 cups bread flour
4-1/2 teaspoons sugar
1/2 cup rye flour
1/4 cup whole wheat flour
2-1/4 teaspoons active dry yeast

Steps:

  • In bread machine pan, place all ingredients in order suggested by manufacturer. Select basic bread setting. Choose crust color and loaf size if available. Bake according to bread machine directions (check dough after 5 minutes of mixing; add 1 to 2 tablespoons of water or flour if needed).

Nutrition Facts : Calories 120 calories, Fat 2g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 19mg cholesterol, Sodium 249mg sodium, Carbohydrate 21g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 4g protein.

GRANDMA'S MOLASSES CORNBREAD



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Sweet corn bread that my grandma used to make, then my father made, and now I make. I serve this with chili, although I do like traditional corn bread too. This just really complements chili.

Provided by Junkintrunk

Categories     Quick Breads

Time 30m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 cup cornmeal
1/2 cup flour
1 egg
1 cup milk
1/4 cup molasses
1/4 cup sugar
2 teaspoons butter, melted
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
2 teaspoons baking powder

Steps:

  • Mix all ingredients until well blended. Put in greased 9-inch round pan.
  • Bake at 425°F for 20-25 minutes. Cut in wedges, butter generously and enjoy!

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