METHODIST OR WESLEYAN BREAD
This molasses-raisin bread is an old favorite from Newfoundland. If you do not care for caraway seed, you may substitute 1/4 teaspoon of ground nutmeg.
Provided by Gordon
Categories Bread Yeast Bread Recipes White Bread Recipes
Time 4h45m
Yield 32
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Dissolve 2 teaspoons of sugar in 1 cup of water. Sprinkle the yeast over the water and allow to soften for 5 to 10 minutes. Meanwhile, stir together the molasses, salt, 6 tablespoons of sugar, and shortening into the remaining 3 cups of water in a large bowl until dissolved. Add the raisins, flour, and caraway seed.
- Mix together until a dough forms, then turn out onto a lightly floured work surface and knead until smooth and elastic, 10 to 15 minutes. Place into a well oiled bowl, and brush the top with a little melted shortening. Cover with a cloth and allow to rise in a warm place until doubled in bulk, about 1 hour.
- Punch down, and allow to rise again until doubled in bulk, another hour.
- Lightly grease two 9x5 inch loaf pans. Place the dough on a lightly floured work surface, punch down, then form into two loaves. Place loaves into the pans, cover with a cloth, and allow to rise again until doubled in size.
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
- Bake loaves in preheated oven for 1 hour until they are nicely browned and sound hollow when tapped on the bottom.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 246 calories, Carbohydrate 51.5 g, Fat 2.1 g, Fiber 1.7 g, Protein 5.3 g, SaturatedFat 0.5 g, Sodium 295.7 mg, Sugar 12.4 g
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[email protected]This bread is a great make-ahead breakfast. I like to make a batch on the weekend and then slice it and freeze it. It's perfect for busy weekday mornings.
Gighh Vcjhh
[email protected]I'm not sure why, but my bread didn't rise very much. I think I might have used old baking powder.
Veechi Gold
[email protected]This bread is so good! I'm definitely going to make it again.
jimmy perris
[email protected]I'm going to try making this bread with different types of molasses. I think it would be interesting to try it with blackstrap molasses.
Raju Dada
[email protected]This bread is a little too sweet for my taste.
Habib Ishlam
[email protected]I made this bread for a potluck and it was a hit! Everyone loved it.
Hairul Amin
[email protected]I'm not a big baker, but this recipe was easy to follow and the bread turned out great.
Adesina Warees
[email protected]I wasn't sure how I would like the molasses flavor, but I was pleasantly surprised. This bread is really delicious.
Olivia Monica
[email protected]This bread is a great way to use up leftover molasses.
MD Fahim Ahmed
[email protected]I've never had Methodist bread before, but I'm definitely a fan now. This bread is so moist and flavorful.
Dinesh Gurung
[email protected]This bread is perfect for a special occasion breakfast or brunch.
Joydep Roy
[email protected]I'm not sure what I did wrong, but my bread turned out really dense. I think I might have overmixed the batter.
Syednoordin Shah
[email protected]This bread is delicious! I love the molasses flavor.
Dom Hamilton
[email protected]I've made this bread several times now, and it always turns out perfect. It's a great recipe to have on hand for breakfast or a snack.
Dobre Brothers Mega Fan
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly, but my bread didn't turn out as light and fluffy as I expected. I'm not sure what I did wrong.
Luke Duke
[email protected]This bread is so easy to make! I was able to whip it up in no time.
Jamaldeen Solangi
[email protected]I'm not a huge fan of sweet breads, but this one is an exception. The molasses gives it a really unique flavor that I love.
Davies Chinyama40
[email protected]This bread is amazing! It's so light and fluffy, and the flavor is perfect. I've never had Methodist bread before, but this is definitely a new favorite.