Best 8 How To Make Molasses Bread Recipes

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Indulge in the delectable world of molasses bread, a classic treat that has been enjoyed for generations. This versatile bread boasts a rich, slightly sweet flavor and a moist, tender crumb that will tantalize your taste buds. Molasses bread is a delightful accompaniment to a variety of meals, from hearty stews to refreshing salads. It also makes a wonderful snack or dessert when paired with a dollop of butter, a drizzle of honey, or a scoop of ice cream. With three mouthwatering recipes to choose from, this article offers something for every palate. Whether you prefer a traditional molasses bread, a pumpkin molasses bread, or a gluten-free molasses bread, you'll find the perfect recipe to satisfy your cravings. Get ready to embark on a culinary journey that will leave you wanting more!

Let's cook with our recipes!

OLD FASHION MOLASSES BREAD



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Old fashioned New England flavor using a bread machine! You can mix the bread in the machine then bake it in the regular oven using your favorite pans, I do.

Provided by Julie

Categories     Bread     Yeast Bread Recipes

Time 3h20m

Yield 15

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 ⅝ cups water
4 cups bread flour
2 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons dry milk powder
⅓ cup molasses
1 tablespoon active dry yeast
2 teaspoons salt

Steps:

  • Place ingredients in the bread machine pan in the order suggested by the manufacturer. Select Dough or White Bread setting, and then Start.
  • If the dough does not form a ball on the paddle, add 1 tablespoon of flour at a time until the ball forms. Allow machine to complete selected cycle.
  • To bake conventionally, remove the dough from the bread machine pan after the Dough cycle has completed. Shape into a loaf, and place in a greased 9 x 5 inch loaf pan. Let rise until doubled. Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for about 40 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 40.6 calories, Carbohydrate 6.3 g, Cholesterol 4.3 mg, Fat 1.6 g, Fiber 0.2 g, Protein 0.7 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Sodium 329.3 mg, Sugar 4.6 g

GOOEY OLD-FASHIONED STEAMED MOLASSES BREAD



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When I was growing up, the smell of this bread greeted me as I walked in the door from school. I thought everyone baked bread in a slow cooker. Like my grandmother and mother, my daughters and I now bake this glorious comfort food. -Bonnie Geavaras, Scottsdale, Arizona

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 3h20m

Yield 16 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 cups All-Bran
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 cup whole wheat flour
1 cup dried cranberries
1-1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 large egg, room temperature
1-3/4 cups buttermilk
1/2 cup molasses
2 tablespoons honey

Steps:

  • Layer two 24-in. pieces of foil. Starting with a long side, roll up foil to make a 1-in.-wide strip; shape into a coil. Place on bottom of a 5-qt. slow cooker to make a rack., Combine bran, flours, cranberries, baking powder, baking soda, salt and cinnamon. In another bowl, beat egg, buttermilk, molasses and honey. Stir into flour mixture just until blended (do not overbeat). Pour into a greased and floured 2-qt. baking dish. Tightly cover with lightly greased foil. Place in prepared slow cooker. Cook, covered, on high about 3 hours, until a thermometer reads 190-200°., Remove dish to a wire rack; cool 10 minutes before inverting loaf onto the rack. Serve warm or cold.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 157 calories, Fat 1g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 13mg cholesterol, Sodium 351mg sodium, Carbohydrate 36g carbohydrate (19g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 4g protein.

OATMEAL MOLASSES BREAD



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This bread has been our family's favorite for many years, and now I sent it to my out-of-town children. I added the aniseed to the recipe, which gives the bread a delicious, distinctive licorice flavor. It makes wonderful toast!

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 1h30m

Yield 2 loaves (16 slices each).

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 cups boiling water
1 cup old-fashioned oats
2 packages (1/4 ounce each) active dry yeast
1/3 cup warm water (110° to 115°)
1/2 cup molasses
2 tablespoons butter, softened
1 tablespoon aniseed, optional
1 tablespoon salt
5-1/2 to 6 cups all-purpose flour

Steps:

  • In a bowl, pour boiling water over oats; let stand 30 minutes or until mixture has cooled to warm (110°-115°). , In a large bowl, dissolve yeast in warm water; let stand 5 minutes. Stir in oat mixture, molasses, butter, anise seed if desired, salt and 2 cups of flour; beat until smooth. Add enough remaining flour to form a soft dough. , Turn onto a floured surface; knead until smooth and elastic, about 6-8 minutes. Place dough in a greased bowl, turning once to grease top. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 1 hour., Punch dough down; divide in half. Shape into two loaves and place in greased 9x5-in. loaf pans. Cover and let rise until doubled, about 1 hour. , Meanwhile, preheat oven to 375°. Bake 40 minutes or until bread sounds hollow when tapped. Remove from pans to cool on wire racks.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 108 calories, Fat 1g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 2mg cholesterol, Sodium 231mg sodium, Carbohydrate 22g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.

GRANDMA'S MOLASSES BREAD



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"We converted some bread recipes from my husband's grandmother for use in the bread machine," writes Jeannie Thomas, Kokomo, Indiana. "This dark, slightly sweet bread is great toasted."

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 3h5m

Yield 1 loaf (about 1-1/2 pounds).

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 cup warm milk (70° to 80°)
2 tablespoons butter, softened
2 tablespoons molasses
1 egg
1-1/2 teaspoons salt
2-1/2 cups bread flour
4-1/2 teaspoons sugar
1/2 cup rye flour
1/4 cup whole wheat flour
2-1/4 teaspoons active dry yeast

Steps:

  • In bread machine pan, place all ingredients in order suggested by manufacturer. Select basic bread setting. Choose crust color and loaf size if available. Bake according to bread machine directions (check dough after 5 minutes of mixing; add 1 to 2 tablespoons of water or flour if needed).

Nutrition Facts : Calories 120 calories, Fat 2g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 19mg cholesterol, Sodium 249mg sodium, Carbohydrate 21g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 4g protein.

MOLASSES BREAD



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Make and share this Molasses Bread recipe from Food.com.

Provided by TGirl

Categories     Breads

Time 1h40m

Yield 1 loaf, 10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 cup whole wheat flour
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup sugar
1/2 cup dark molasses
1 1/2 cups milk (do not use skim!)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 325 degrees.
  • Spray 9X4 inch loaf pan with non stick spray.
  • Sift dry ingredients together.
  • Mix liquid ingredients together, then add to dry mixture.
  • Blend well with electric mixer.
  • Pour into prepared loaf pan.
  • Bake for 1 and 1/2 hours.
  • Cool for 10 minutes in pan, then turn out and cool completely.
  • Delicious with cream cheese.
  • Freezes well.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 197.3, Fat 1.8, SaturatedFat 0.9, Cholesterol 5.1, Sodium 383.2, Carbohydrate 42.5, Fiber 1.6, Sugar 19.4, Protein 4.1

HOMEMADE BROWN BREAD



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This yummy bread has a light texture and includes richly flavored ingredients like molasses, brown sugar and oats. One moist slice from these lovely loaves absolutely calls for another. -Maria Costello, Monroe, North Carolina

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 50m

Yield 2 loaves.

Number Of Ingredients 11

1-1/2 cups boiling water
1 cup old-fashioned oats
2 tablespoons shortening
2 teaspoons salt
1 package (1/4 ounce) active dry yeast
3/4 cup warm water (110° to 115°)
1/2 teaspoon sugar
1/4 cup packed brown sugar
1/4 cup molasses
4-3/4 to 5-1/4 cups all-purpose flour
Melted butter

Steps:

  • In a bowl, combine first four ingredients. Cool to 110°-115°. In a bowl, dissolve yeast in warm water. Sprinkle with sugar. Add oat mixture, brown sugar, molasses and 3 cups flour; mix well. Stir in enough remaining flour to form a soft dough., Turn onto a floured surface and knead until smooth and elastic, about 6-8 minutes. Place in a greased bowl; turn once to grease top. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 1 hour., Punch dough down. Divide in half; shape into loaves. Place in two greased 9x5-in. loaf pans. Cover and let rise until doubled, about 30-45 minutes. , Preheat oven to 375°. Bake 30-35 minutes or until golden brown. Remove from pans to wire racks to cool. Brush with butter.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 98 calories, Fat 1g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 150mg sodium, Carbohydrate 19g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 2g protein.

NORWEGIAN OATMEAL MOLASSES BREAD



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"This Norwegian bread was popular in Spring Grove, Minnesota, where I grew up," relates Lyla Franklin of Phoenix, Arizona. "My mother used to make eight loaves at a in a wood-burning stove. It's delicious toasted."

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 1h10m

Yield 2 loaves (16 slices each).

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 cups boiling water
1 cup quick-cooking oats
1 package (1/4 ounce) active dry yeast
1/2 cup warm water (110° to 115°)
1/2 cup molasses
1 tablespoon canola oil
1 teaspoon salt
6 to 6-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon butter, melted

Steps:

  • In a bowl, pour boiling water over oats. Let stand until mixture cools to 110° to 115°, stirring occasionally. , In a bowl, dissolve yeast in warm water. Add the molasses, oil, salt, oat mixture and 3 cups flour; beat until smooth. Stir in enough remaining flour to form a soft dough. Turn onto a floured surface; knead until smooth and elastic, about 6-8 minutes. Place in a bowl coated with cooking spray, turning once to coat top. Cove rand let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 1-1/2 hours., Punch dough down. Turn onto a lightly floured surface; divide in half. Shape into loaves. Place in two 9x5-in. loaf pans coated with cooking spray. Cover and let rise until doubled, about 1 hour., Bake at 350° for 40-45 minutes or until golden brown. Remove from pans to cool on wire racks. Brush with melted butter.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 114 calories, Fat 1g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 77mg sodium, Carbohydrate 23g carbohydrate, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.

CORNMEAL MOLASSES BREAD



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You're sure to appreciate the nice texture and mild molasses flavor in this golden loaf. Elizabeth Betterman from Long Prairie, Minnesota shared the recipe.

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 3h5m

Yield 1 loaf (1-1/2 pounds).

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 cup water (70° to 80°)
1/4 cup molasses
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1/4 cup cornmeal
1/2 teaspoon salt
3 cups bread flour
2-1/4 teaspoons active dry yeast

Steps:

  • In bread machine pan, place all ingredients in order suggested by manufacturer. Select basic bread setting. Choose crust color and loaf size if available. , Bake according to bread machine directions (check dough after 5 minutes of mixing; add 1 to 2 tablespoons of water or flour if needed).

Nutrition Facts : Calories 106 calories, Fat 1g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 76mg sodium, Carbohydrate 22g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.

Tips:

  • Activate the yeast properly: Ensure the water or milk is warm enough (around 110-115°F) to activate the yeast. If the liquid is too hot, it can kill the yeast, and if it's too cold, it won't activate properly.
  • Use fresh ingredients: Fresh molasses, yeast, and other ingredients will yield the best flavor and texture.
  • Proof the dough in a warm place: Choose a warm spot in your kitchen, such as near the oven or on top of the refrigerator, to let the dough rise. This will help it rise quickly and evenly.
  • Don't over-knead the dough: Over-kneading can make the bread tough. Knead the dough just until it comes together and forms a smooth ball.
  • Bake the bread in a preheated oven: This will help the bread rise evenly and prevent it from becoming dense.
  • Let the bread cool completely before slicing: This will help prevent the bread from crumbling.

Conclusion:

Molasses bread is a delicious and versatile bread that can be enjoyed for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. With its rich, slightly sweet flavor and soft, chewy texture, it's sure to be a hit with everyone at your table. So next time you're looking for a new bread recipe to try, give molasses bread a try - you won't be disappointed!

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