Eucharistic Bread

Quick Bread - Bread

A quick and easy bread to make for communion services. This bread is just a little sweet and can be shaped whichever way you like.

Brief

Prep 20 mins

Cook: 40 mins

Total: 1hr

Servings: 20

Yield: 2 1 pound loaves

Eucharistic Bread

Ingredients

3 cups all-purpose flour

¼ cup brown sugar

½ tablespoon salt

1 teaspoon baking soda

2 tablespoons honey

¼ cup shortening

1 cup water

Bread

Directions

Step 1

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease two baking sheets.

Step 2

In a large mixing bowl combine flour sugar salt and baking soda. Stir in honey shortening and water. Mix dough until it is smooth and well developed. Turn dough out onto a lightly floured surface and knead until smooth and supple about 8 minutes.

Step 3

Divide the dough into two equal pieces and form into loaves. Place loaves on prepared baking sheets.

Step 4

Bake in preheated oven for 35 to 40 minutes or until golden.

Nutritional Information

Eucharistic Bread

Servings Per Recipe:20

Calories: 104.2

% Daily Value *

Protein: 1.9g 4%

Carbohydrates: 17.8g 6%

Dietary Fiber: 0.5g 2%

Sugars: 3.5g

Fat: 2.7g 4%

Saturated Fat: 0.7g 3%

Niacin Equivalents: 1.5mg 12%

Folate: 34.4mcg 9%

Calcium: 4.6mg 1%

Iron: 0.9mg 5%

Magnesium: 4.3mg 2%

Potassium: 23.6mg 1%

Sodium: 238.3mg 10%

Thiamin: 0.1mg 15%

Calories From Fat: 24.7

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Nutrition information is provided for reference only. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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