Anadama Bread

Anadama Bread
  • PREP TIME
    30 mins
  • COOK TIME
    30 mins
  • TOTAL TIME
    2 hrs 40 mins
  • SERVING
    8 People
  • VIEWS
    256

Experience the comforting flavors of classic New England baking with this delightful Anadama Bread. The subtle sweetness of molasses and the rustic texture of cornmeal combine to create a moist, flavorful loaf that's perfect for slicing and enjoying fresh, or toasting for a hearty breakfast.

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Nutrition

  • Carbohydrate
    54 g
  • Cholesterol
    8 mg
  • Fiber
    2 g
  • Protein
    6 g
  • Saturated Fat
    2 g
  • Sodium
    322 mg
  • Sugar
    12 g
  • Fat
    4 g
  • Unsaturated Fat
    0 g

DIRECTIONS

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Recipe View Combine 1/2 cup water and cornmeal in a small saucepan. Bring to a gentle boil over medium heat, stirring frequently to prevent sticking. Cook until the mixture thickens into a soft porridge. (Approximately 5 minutes)

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Recipe View Remove from heat and stir in the butter and molasses until fully incorporated. Allow the mixture to cool to lukewarm. (Approximately 15 minutes)

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Recipe View In a small mixing bowl, dissolve the yeast in 1/2 cup warm water. Let stand until foamy, indicating that the yeast is active. (Approximately 10 minutes)

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Recipe View In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooled cornmeal mixture with the proofed yeast mixture. Stir until well blended.

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Recipe View Add 2 cups of flour and the salt to the mixture. Mix well until a shaggy dough forms. Gradually add the remaining flour, 1/2 cup at a time, stirring well after each addition. The amount of flour needed may vary depending on humidity.

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Recipe View Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface and knead until smooth and elastic. (Approximately 8-10 minutes)

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Recipe View Lightly oil a large mixing bowl, place the dough in the bowl, and turn to coat with oil. Cover the bowl with a damp cloth and place in a warm place to rise until doubled in volume. (Approximately 1 hour)

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Recipe View Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).

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Recipe View Gently deflate the dough and turn it out onto a lightly floured surface. Shape the dough into a loaf and place it in a lightly greased 9x5 inch loaf pan.

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Recipe View Cover the loaf pan with a damp cloth and let rise in a warm place until doubled in volume. (Approximately 40 minutes)

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Recipe View Bake in preheated oven for approximately 30-35 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and the bottom of the loaf sounds hollow when tapped. If the top is browning too quickly, tent it loosely with foil.

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Recipe View Remove the bread from the oven and let it cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely.

For a richer flavor, use dark molasses.
If you don't have time for a long first rise, you can use the 'rapid rise' or 'instant' yeast and shorten the rising time.
To ensure even baking, rotate the loaf halfway through the baking time.
Store leftover bread in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.

Makenzie Sanford

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RECIPE REVIEWS

Avarage Rating: 4.5/ 5 ( 85 Ratings)
Total Reviews: (4)
  • Josefa Rogahn

    I added a tablespoon of orange zest to the dough for a little extra flavor, and it was a huge hit!

  • Leila Collins

    I found that my dough needed a bit more flour than the recipe called for, but it turned out great in the end.

  • Magnolia Trantow

    This recipe is fantastic! The bread came out perfectly, and the taste is just like I remember from my childhood.

  • Brice Torphy

    The instructions were very clear and easy to follow, even for a beginner baker like me. Thank you!

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