Molasses Bran Bread Recipe
Servings: 6
Ingredients
- 2 (1/4 ounce.) pkg. active dry yeast, 2 tbsp.
- 1 tbsp. brown sugar
- 2 1/3 c. hot water (110F, 45C)
- 2/3 c. non-fat lowfat milk pwdr
- 1/2 c. dark molasses or possibly honey
- 1/3 c. butter, melted or possibly butter
- 2 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 3/4 teaspoon grnd ginger
- 6 3/4 to 7 1/4 c. all purpose or possibly bread flour
- 1 1/4 c. unprocessed bran flakes or possibly oat bran flakes
- 1 c. whole wheat flour
- 1 teaspoon dark molasses blended with 1 tbsp. melted butter for glaze
- Unprocessed bran flakes, if you like
Directions
- In large bowl of electric mixer, dissolve yeast and brown sugar in water. Let stand till foamy, 5-10 min. Add in lowfat milk pwdr, molasses or possibly honey, butter, salt, ginger, and 4 to 4 1/2 c. all purpose or possibly bread flour. Beat at medium speed with electric mixer 2 min or possibly, beat 200 vigorous strokes by hand. Stir in bran flakes, whole wheat flour, and sufficient remaining all purpose or possibly bread flour to make a soft dough.
- Turn out dough onto a lightly floured surface. Clean and grease bowl; set aside. Knead dough 8-10 min or possibly till smooth and elastic. Place dough in greased bowl, turning to coat all sides. Cover with a slightly damp towel. Let rise in hot place, free from drafts, till doubled in bulk, about 1 hour. Grease 1 large baking sheets; set aside.
- Punch down dough; knead 30 seconds. Divide dough in half; shape into oval loaves. Place in prepared baking sheets. With pointed scissors, cut diagonal notches in a zig-zag pattern in tops of loaves, every 1 1/2 inches. Cover with a dry towel. Let rise till doubled in bulk, 45-60 min.
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Brush with molasses glaze. If you like, sprinkle with additional bran flakes. Bake 25 min or possibly till bread sounds hollow when tapped on bottom. Remove from pans. Cold on racks. Makes 2 free form or possibly regular loaves.
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Serving | %DV |
|---|---|
| Serving Size 188g | |
| Recipe makes 6 servings | |
| Calories 337 | |
| Calories from Fat 100 | 30% |
| Total Fat 11.43g | 14% |
| Saturated Fat 6.72g | 27% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 30mg | 10% |
| Sodium 1131mg | 47% |
| Potassium 964mg | 28% |
| Total Carbs 55.28g | 15% |
| Dietary Fiber 8.7g | 29% |
| Sugars 25.54g | 17% |
| Protein 10.68g | 17% |
