This one is for my in-laws and friends from the Maritimes. My in-laws liked it better than their brown bread.
Enjoy.
Molasses Bread
1 c. warm water
2 tsp. sugar
2 pkg. yeast
1 c. scalded milk (cooled)
3 c. warm water
6 tbsp. margarine
1 to 1 1/2 c. molasses
4 tsp. salt
10 - 12 c. flour
Combine first three ingredients and let stand 10 mins. Combine all other ingredients except flour. Add flour one cup at a time until no longer sticky. Let rise about 1 1/2 hrs. Punch down and let rise once more. Make into loaves and let rise. Bake at 400 F. 30 to 35 mins. Makes two large loaves.
Dora Miner is a local cook and baker who writes a regular column for The Pipestone Flyer.