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Gram's Anadama Bread

Foodie Loves Fitness
Prep Time 2 hrs
Cook Time 40 mins
Total Time 2 hrs 40 mins
Servings 2 large loaves

Ingredients
  

  • 3 cups whole wheat flour
  • About 2 1/2 cups white flour
  • 1/2 cup cornmeal
  • 1/2 cup molasses
  • 1 package of active dry yeast
  • 3 TBSP butter
  • 1 cup cold water + 1 1/2 cups water to boil
  • 2 TSP salt
  • Olive oil for brushing

Instructions
 

  • In a small bowl, mix the cornmeal with 3/4 cup cold water. Soften the yeast in the remaining cold water.
  • Boil the remaining water. Add the cornmeal in, and stir until the mixture boils again. Add the butter, molasses, and salt, then combine well. Allow it to cool to a lukewarm temperature.
  • In a large bowl, combine the yeast with the corn meal mixture. Add in the whole wheat flour, then mix in enough white flour to make it a fairly firm dough. Place on a flour dusted cutting board, and knead until it's somewhat smooth and elastic.
  • Grease the same large bowl, then place the ball of dough in the bowl. Grease the surface of the dough, cover with a towel, and let the dough rise in a warm place, preferably 80-85 degrees (I placed mine outside in the hot sun for about an hour. Keeping it over a dryer would work well too.). Allow the dough to about double in bulk.
  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Meanwhile, knead the dough lightly again, and shape into 2 loaves. Place dough on greased cookie sheets, and brush with olive oil. Cover with towels, and allow the dough to sit for 20 minutes.
  • Bake for 15 minutes. Reduce the oven temperature to 375, and bake again until the loaves are golden brown and cooked through, around 20 minutes.
  • Enjoy it while it's hot! This bread also freezes well.
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