Molasses Fiber Bread

Submitted by sharflan

"A dark loaf with the light sweetness of molasses, this bread is a hit for toasting, sandwiches or on it's own! The mixed grains and milk give it a marvelous texture!"

 

• Ready In: 1hr 44mins
• Ingredients: 15
• Yields: 1 loaf
• Serves: 12

ingredients

• 2⁄3 cup water, lukewarm
• 1⁄3 cup milk, lukewarm
• 1 large egg, mixed with a fork
• 3 tablespoons molasses
• 1 2⁄3 tablespoons soft margarine
• 1 1⁄2 teaspoons salt
• 1⁄2 cup natural bran (not the cereal)
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 cup whole wheat flour
• 1⁄2 cup rolled oats (not the instant variety)
• 1⁄8 cup rolled oats, to sprinkle on top of loaf
• 1⁄4 cup wheat germ
• 1⁄4 cup psyllium
• 2 1⁄4 teaspoons fast rising yeast
• 3⁄4 cup raisins (optional)

directions

1. Place all ingredients into your bread machine according to manufacturers instructions (or mix by hand).
2. Allow the ingredients to mix well. Turn your machine off after the first mixing cycle is complete.
3. Remove the dough and allow it to rest 10 minutes on a lightly floured board.
4. Knead lightly and shape into a round loaf. Place into a greased cake pan and sprinkle with oats.
5. ~If your dough is not sticky enough to hold the oats, brush lightly with egg white & slash the top of your loaf before adding the oats. This will also help to give a 'crisp' crust to your bread.
6. Cover with a damp warm towel and set in a warm place to rise (about 1 hr).
7. Place in a 375F preheated oven and bake about 40 minutes or til bread tests done (removing it from the pan, tapping the bottom of your loaf lightly should produce a 'hallow' sound).
8. Remove the loaf and allow to cool slowly on a wire rack and cover with a tea towel.

Reviews

[Sweetiebarbara]

Excellent. I think the raisins and molasses made it. The only thing off was the timing... Steps 1 & 2, 10 minutes; step 3, 10 minutes; steps 4 & 5, 10 minutes; step 6, 1 hour; step 7, 40 minutes; and step 8, 20 minutes. Which = 2 1/2 hours (30 minutes prep). Made for Spring 2007 PAC.