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Prep Time: 240 Minutes Cook Time: 30 Minutes |
Ready In: 270 Minutes Servings: 36 |
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A Tao Restaurant homemade bread recipe. Time includes rising times. Use a 8 1/4 x 4 1/4 inch loaf pan. Ingredients:
1 cup warm milk |
1 package fresh yeast or 1 package dried yeast |
1/4 cup blackstrap molasses |
2 tablespoons butter |
1/2 cup cornmeal |
1 teaspoon salt |
2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour |
Directions:
1. In a larg bowl, dissolve the yeast in the warm milk.
2. Stir in the molasses and butter.
3. Add the cornmeal and 1 cup flour and beat vigorously until smooth.
4. Mix in salt and enough remaiing flour to make a stiff daough.
5. Knead until smooth and elastic.
6. Form dough into a ball and place it in a lightly oiled bowl.
7. Turn it once to coat the surface with oil.
8. Cover with a cloth and place in a warm area until it has doubled in size[approx 1 1/2- 2 hours].
9. A closed car in a sunny spot is a good location.
10. Punch the dough down and let it rest for 10 minutes.
11. Shape into 1 large loaf and place in well greased loaf tins.
12. Allow to rise until almost doubled[45-60 minutes].
13. Brush tops with beaten egg.
14. Bake in a preheated 375 deg F oven for 30-35 minutes until the crust is golden brown and the loaf sounds hollow when tapped on the bottom.
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