Old-Fashioned Porridge and Molasses Bread

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I have had this recipe for over 40 years and it has never failed. The aroma of it baking is wonderful, and it also makes great toast. Also a great addition to have with baked brown beans. This freezes very well; I cut the loaf up before I freeze, that way I take out just the slices I need.

Old-Fashioned Porridge and Molasses Bread

Brief

Prep 30 mins

Cook: 30 mins

Additional: 2hrs55 mins

Total: 3hrs55 mins

Servings: 48

Yield: 4 loaves

Old-Fashioned Porridge and Molasses Bread

Ingredients

3 cups boiling water

2 cups rolled oats

¼ cup shortening

2 teaspoons white sugar

1 cup warm water (100 degrees F (38 degrees C))

2 (.25 ounce) packages active dry yeast

⅔ cup molasses

4 teaspoons salt

8 ½ cups all-purpose flour

or as needed

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Directions

Step 1

Pour boiling water over oats and shortening in a bowl. Stir until shortening melts; let stand for 20 minutes giving it a stir once in a while.

Step 2

Meanwhile dissolve sugar in lukewarm water. Add yeast and let stand for 10 minutes. Stir briskly with a fork.

Step 3

Stir yeast mixture into the partially cooled oat mixture with molasses and salt. Let cool to lukewarm 5 to 10 minutes. Beat in 2 1/2 cups of flour gradually adding remaining flour as needed.

Step 4

Turn dough onto a floured surface and knead 8 to 10 minutes. Shape into a smooth ball and place in a greased bowl rolling the dough so the top is greased. Cover and let double in size about 1 1/2 hours.

Step 5

Punch dough down and shape into 4 loaves. Place into greased 8 1/2x4 1/2-inch bread pans. Cover and let rise until doubled in size about 1 hour.

Step 6

Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).

Step 7

Bake in preheated oven until tops are golden brown 30 to 35 minutes.

Nutritional Information

Old-Fashioned Porridge and Molasses Bread

Servings Per Recipe:48

Calories: 117.5

% Daily Value *

Protein: 2.8g 6%

Carbohydrates: 22.9g 7%

Dietary Fiber: 1g 4%

Sugars: 2.8g

Fat: 1.5g 2%

Saturated Fat: 0.3g 2%

Niacin Equivalents: 2.1mg 16%

Folate: 48.4mcg 12%

Calcium: 15.3mg 2%

Iron: 1.4mg 8%

Magnesium: 21mg 8%

Potassium: 108.7mg 3%

Sodium: 196.9mg 8%

Thiamin: 0.2mg 21%

Calories From Fat: 13.7

*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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