Anadama bread mix

2 Servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
9cupsFlour
cupYellow cornmeal
teaspoonSalt ( mix may be tripled for This great bread ) For 2 loaves( all of mix )
2packsDry yeast
cupWarm water
¾cupMolasses
1Stick softened margarine
Additional flour if needed

Directions

MIX ( FOR 2 LOAVES

Combine all ingredients for mix in a plastic bag. Add the dry yeast to bag and shake well.Stir water and molasses in a large bowl. Add margarine and let stand for 5 minutes. Sprinkle in the yeasted mix over this a little at a time mixing until a stiff dough forms. Knead 8 to 10 minutes adding more flour if necessary to make a pliable dough. Place dough in greased bowl, cover and let rise double in bulk in a warm place about 1½ hours. Punch down and divide into two.

Roll each piece into a 9 x 14 inch rectangle and roll up from short end to form a loaf. Tuck ends under and place in greased regular loaf pans. Let rise double in bulk. Bake in a 375 oven until rich brown about 50 minutes or tested done. Remove from pans and cool on rack.