Anadama Bread

Name: Anadama Bread
Ingredients: 2 c. boiling water; 1 c. cornmeal; 2 pkg. dry yeast; 1 c. warm water; 2 tsp. salt; 1/4 lb. butter, melted; 1/2 c. molasses; 5 to 5 1/2 c. flour

8 ingredients

7 steps

Ingredients

2 c. boiling water
1 c. cornmeal
2 pkg. dry yeast
1 c. warm water
2 tsp. salt
1/4 lb. butter, melted
1/2 c. molasses
5 to 5 1/2 c. flour

Directions

1

In a large bowl, slowly pour boiling water over cornmeal, stirring continually to avoid lumps.
2

Let cool 1 hour.
3

Dissolve yeast in warm water, then add to cornmeal along with other ingredients.
4

Mix thoroughly, cover and let rise until doubled. Turn out onto a floured board.
5

Knead 5 minutes, then divide and shape into 2 loaves.
6

Place in buttered 7 x 4-inch loaf pans and let rise again until doubled.
7

Bake at 350° for 35 minutes.