Name: Old-Fashioned Molasses Bread Recipe
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 55 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 2 cups all-purpose flour; 1/2 cup whole wheat flour; 1/4 cup molasses; 2 tsp baking soda; 1/2 tsp salt; 1 cup buttermilk

Old-Fashioned Molasses Bread Recipe

Carol-Jean Vanmeter Modified: July 25, 2024

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How To Make Old-Fashioned Molasses Bread

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Preparation: 15 minutes

Cooking: 40 minutes

Total: 55 minutes

Serves:

Ingredients

2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 cup whole wheat flour
1/4 cup molasses
2 tsp baking soda
1/2 tsp salt
1 cup buttermilk

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a loaf pan.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, whole wheat flour, baking soda, and salt.
In a separate bowl, mix the buttermilk and molasses together until well combined.
Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir until just combined. Do not overmix.
Transfer the batter to the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top.
Bake for 40 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Remove from the oven and let it cool in the pan for 10 minutes. Then, transfer the bread to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing.

Nutrition

Calories : 250kcal
Total Fat : 1g
Sodium : 675mg
Total Carbohydrates : 53g
Dietary Fiber : 2g
Sugar : 15g
Protein : 7g

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