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Anadama Bread Recipe

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  • Author: Alice
  • Total Time: 2 hours 30 minutes
  • Yield: 1 loaf
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

Anadama Bread is a traditional New England yeast bread known for its hearty texture and slightly sweet flavor, achieved through the use of cornmeal and molasses. This soft, flavorful loaf is perfect for sandwiches or served warm with butter.

Ingredients

Wet Ingredients

  • 1 cup water
  • 1/3 cup molasses
  • 2 tablespoons butter

Dry Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup cornmeal
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 2 1/4 teaspoons active dry yeast
  • 3 cups all-purpose flour

Instructions

  1. Cook Cornmeal: Bring 1 cup of water to a boil, then stir in 1/2 cup cornmeal. Cook until the mixture thickens, creating a smooth base for the dough.
  2. Add Sweeteners and Seasonings: Remove the cornmeal mixture from heat and mix in 1/3 cup molasses, 2 tablespoons butter, and 1 teaspoon salt. Allow the mixture to cool until it is warm to the touch but not hot.
  3. Activate Yeast: Stir 2 1/4 teaspoons active dry yeast into the warm cornmeal mixture until fully combined.
  4. Form Dough: Gradually add 3 cups of all-purpose flour to the wet ingredients, mixing until a dough begins to form.
  5. Knead Dough: Transfer the dough to a floured surface and knead for 8 to 10 minutes until it becomes smooth and elastic.
  6. First Rise: Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover it with a clean cloth, and let it rise in a warm place for 1 to 2 hours, or until doubled in size.
  7. Shape Loaf: Punch down the risen dough, shape it into a loaf, and place it into a greased baking pan.
  8. Second Rise: Allow the dough to rise again in the pan for 30 to 45 minutes until puffed.
  9. Bake: Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and bake the loaf for 30 to 35 minutes until golden brown and cooked through.
  10. Cool and Serve: Remove the bread from the oven and let it cool before slicing. Best served warm with butter.

Notes

  • Molasses is essential for the traditional sweet, rich flavor of Anadama bread.
  • This bread is delicious served warm with butter or as a base for hearty sandwiches.
  • Ensure the cornmeal mixture cools to a warm temperature before adding yeast to avoid killing it.
  • Kneading thoroughly develops gluten for a soft, elastic crumb.
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 35 minutes
  • Category: Bread
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Find it online: https://myhomemadecooking.com/anadama-bread-recipe/