Old-Fashioned Porridge and Molasses Bread

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I have had this recipe for over 40 years and it has never failed. The aroma of it baking is wonderful, and it also makes great toast. Also a great addition to have with baked brown beans. This freezes very well; I cut the loaf up before I freeze, that way I take out just the slices I need.

Submitted by manella

Updated on April 14, 2021

4

Prep Time:

30 mins

Cook Time:

30 mins

Additional Time:

2 hrs 55 mins

Total Time:

3 hrs 55 mins

Servings:

48

Yield:

4 loaves

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Ingredients

3 cups boiling water
2 cups rolled oats
¼ cup shortening
2 teaspoons white sugar
1 cup warm water (100 degrees F (38 degrees C))
2 (.25 ounce) packages active dry yeast
⅔ cup molasses
4 teaspoons salt
8 ½ cups all-purpose flour, or as needed

Directions

Pour boiling water over oats and shortening in a bowl. Stir until shortening melts; let stand for 20 minutes, giving it a stir once in a while.
Meanwhile, dissolve sugar in lukewarm water. Add yeast and let stand for 10 minutes. Stir briskly with a fork.
Stir yeast mixture into the partially cooled oat mixture with molasses and salt. Let cool to lukewarm, 5 to 10 minutes. Beat in 2 1/2 cups of flour, gradually adding remaining flour as needed.
Turn dough onto a floured surface and knead, 8 to 10 minutes. Shape into a smooth ball and place in a greased bowl, rolling the dough so the top is greased. Cover and let double in size, about 1 1/2 hours.
Punch dough down and shape into 4 loaves. Place into greased 8 1/2x4 1/2-inch bread pans. Cover and let rise until doubled in size, about 1 hour.
Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
Bake in preheated oven until tops are golden brown, 30 to 35 minutes.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

118	Calories
2g	Fat
23g	Carbs
3g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 48
Calories 118
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 2g	2%
Saturated Fat 0g	2%
Sodium 197mg	9%
Total Carbohydrate 23g	8%
Dietary Fiber 1g	4%
Total Sugars 3g
Protein 3g	6%
Calcium 15mg	1%
Iron 1mg	8%
Potassium 109mg	2%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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