Yield: 32 servings
| Measure | Ingredient |
|---|---|
| 1 cup | Water |
| 2 cups | Milk |
| 2 tablespoons | Bacon fat |
| ¾ cup | Dark molasses |
| 9 cups | Flour |
| 2 cups | Sugar |
| 1 teaspoon | Salt |
| 2 packs | Dry yeast |
Recipe by: Elizabeth Powell Preparation Time: 1:00 In saucepan, mix water, milk, bacon grease and molasses. Heat to lukewarm. Sift 4 cups flour, sugar and salt together. Sprinkle yeast over this. Add the lukewarm mixture and beat with a mixer until smooth. Gradually add 5 cups flour, or until you have a stiff dough. Knead until not sticky on a floured surface. Place in a greased bowl in a warm place and let rise until double in bulk. Punch down, knead. Make into 4 loaves. Let rise until double in bulk, bake at 325 degrees for 1 hour. Rub top with butter.