Shredded Wheat Bread

Name: Shredded Wheat Bread
Ingredients: 2 cups boiling water; 1 cup crushed Shredded Wheat cereal; 1/2 cup molasses; 2 tablespoons shortening; 1-1/2 teaspoons salt; 1 package (1/4 ounce) active dry yeast; 1/4 cup warm water (110° to 115°); 5-1/2 to 6-1/2 cups all-purpose flour; Melted butter, optional

9 ingredients

5 steps

Ingredients

2 cups boiling water
1 cup crushed Shredded Wheat cereal
1/2 cup molasses
2 tablespoons shortening
1-1/2 teaspoons salt
1 package (1/4 ounce) active dry yeast
1/4 cup warm water (110° to 115°)
5-1/2 to 6-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
Melted butter, optional

Directions

1

In a large bowl, pour boiling water over cereal. Add the molasses, shortening and salt. Let stand until mixture cools to 110°-115°, stirring occasionally.
2

In a bowl, dissolve yeast in warm water. Add cereal mixture and 3 cups flour. Beat until smooth. Stir in enough remaining flour to form a soft dough (dough will be sticky).
3

Turn onto a floured surface; knead until smooth and elastic, about 6-8 minutes. Place in a greased bowl, turning once to grease top. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 1 hour.
4

Punch dough down. Turn onto a lightly floured surface; divide in half. Shape into loaves. Place in two greased 9x5-in. loaf pans. Cover and let rise until doubled, about 1 hour.
5

Bake at 375° for 30-35 minutes or until golden brown. Remove from pans to wire racks. Brush with melted butter if desired. Cool.