Old-Fashioned Anadama Bread
Anadama Bread is one of my all-time favorite recipe. It's so easy to make and tastes absolutely delicious. I have been making this Old Fashioned Anadama Bread for years, it's great on it's own, with sandwiches, or dip it in your favorite soup.
Ingredients
- 3/4 cup boiling water
- 1/2 cup plus 1 tablespoon of yellow cornmeal
- 1/4 cup butter
- 1/4 cup molasses
- 2 teaspoons salt
- 1/4 cup warm water
- 1 egg beaten
- 1 package dry yeast
- 2 3/4 cups white flour
Instructions
- Dissolve yeast in warm water. Add yeast mixture, beaten egg, and half of the flour to the mixture.
- Beat for 2-3 minutes until well combined. Add the rest of the flour, mixing with a spoon until well blended.
- Spread the batter into a greased 8 x 5 x 3-inch bread loaf pan (the batter will be sticky.)
- Let the bread rise in a warm place until the batter reaches the top of the pan.
- Sprinkle the remaining tablespoon of cornmeal on top of the dough.
- Bake in a 375-degree oven for 50-55 minutes.
- Remove from pan and cool on a rack.
