Ingredients
1 package yeast
3 1/2 cup bread flour
1/3 cup yellow cornmeal
1 1/2 cup boiling water
1/3 cup molasses
1 tsp salt
1 tbsp butter
Directions
Pour cornmeal into a bowl. Carefully pour boiling water into
cornmeal, stirring to make sure it is smooth. Let stand to cool for
about 30 minutes. Stir in molasses, salt and butter. In the pan,
place the yeast, bread flour, and then cornmeal mixture. Select
white bread and press "Start". NOTE: Unless otherwise noted all
ingredients should be at room temperature. This can be mixed on
manual of the bread machine. After Second kneading, remove dough from
machine, divide into to equal portions and place in small loaf pans.
Cover and let rise to double, about 45 min to 1 hour. Bake at 350 f.
for 35-40 min.
Servings: 2 loaves
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Categories: Bread; Breads
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We hope you enjoy this Colonial Bread recipe.
