Anadama Bread

Directions

1. 1
   Stir 2 cups flour, corn meal, yeast and salt together in a mixing bowl.
2. 2
   Add water, butter and molasses.
3. 3
   Beat hard for 3 minutes.
4. 4
   Mix in enough remaining flour to make a stiff dough. Turn out onto a floured board.
5. 5
   Knead until no longer sticky. Place in a greased bowl.
6. 6
   Butter top of dough lightly.
7. 7
   Cover with a clean towel.
8. 8
   Let rise in a warm place until doubled in size (1 to 1 1/2 hours).
9. 9
   Punch dough down.
10. 10
    Turn onto a floured board; knead 1 to 2 minutes.
11. 11
    Shape into 2 balls.
12. 12
    Place in greased 9 x 5-inch loaf pans.
13. 13
    Let rise until doubled, 35 to 40 minutes.
14. 14
    Bake at 375° for 40 to 50 minutes until they sound hollow.
15. 15
    Makes 2 loaves.