Tuma's Molasses Porridge Bread

Tuma's Molasses Porridge Bread

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Ingredients

• 1 cup warm water
• 1 teaspoon sugar
• 1 tablespoon yeast
• 3/4 cup Molasses
• 1 cup rolled oats
• 2 tablespoon butter
• 2 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup boiling water
• 1 cup cold water
• 3 cups whole wheat flour
• 3.5 cups all purpose flour

Method

1. dissolve sugar in warm water, sprinkle yeast and proof for 5-10 minutes
2. mix molasses, rolled oats, butter and salt. Add 1 cup boiling water, stir and then add 1 cup cold water
3. add yeast mixture
4. add flour bit at a time and mix until thoroughly mixed in.
5. Start kneading on a floured surface.
6. Let rise in a warm spot until it doubles in size or at least 1 hour.
7. punch down and shape into two large loaves.
8. Put into loaf pans, snip with scissors 2 or 3 cuts across the top and let rise for a bit.
9. Put into preheated hot oven at 400 for 15 minutes, turn heat down to 325 for 35-45 minutes.
10. let cool and brush with some melted butter.