Anadama Bread

Submitted by Bugbums Bugbums

"I love this fast yeast bread that is baked in a bowl. We eat it with chili and baked beans. Or just alone with butter. Yummmmmmy."

 

• Ready In: 1hr 15mins
• Ingredients: 9
• Yields: 2 loaves

ingredients

• 1 cup yellow cornmeal
• 6 teaspoons yellow cornmeal
• 2 teaspoons salt
• 2 1⁄2 cups boiling water
• 1 tablespoon yeast
• 1⁄2 cup warm water
• 1⁄2 cup molasses
• 1⁄4 cup vegetable oil
• 6 cups flour

directions

1. Lightly grease two ovenproof bowls. Coat easch with 2tsp cornmeal, shake out excess.
2. In separate bowl stir 1cup cornmeal and salt into boiled water. Let stand 10-15 minutes or until thick and lukewarm.
3. In a large bowl sprinkle yeast over warm water, let rest 10min. Stir in molasses, oil and the cornmeal mixture. Beat in 5 cups flour with a mixer. Add 1cup with spoon.
4. Divide batter into prepared bowls. Sprinkle tops with 2tsp cornmeal.
5. Let rise uncovered 1hour 15min. or til doubled.
6. Bake loaves 55-60 min at 375*.