Methodist or Wesleyan Bread Recipe

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Methodist or Wesleyan Bread
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Ingredients:

  • 1 cup lukewarm water
  • 2 (.25 oz) envelopes active dry yeast
  • 3/4 cup molasses
  • 4 tsp salt
  • 6 tbsp white sugar
  • 3 cups lukewarm water
  • 2 cups raisins
  • 12 cups sifted all-purpose flour

Directions:

  1. Dissolve 2 teaspoons of sugar in 1 cup of water. Sprinkle the yeast over the water and allow to soften for 5 to 10 minutes. Meanwhile, stir together the molasses, salt, 6 tablespoons of sugar, and shortening into the remaining 3 cups of water in a large bowl until dissolved. Add the raisins, flour, and caraway seed.
  2. Mix together until a dough forms, then turn out onto a lightly floured work surface and knead until smooth and elastic, 10 to 15 minutes. Place into a well oiled bowl, and brush the top with a little melted shortening. Cover with a cloth and allow to rise in a warm place until doubled in bulk, about 1 hour.
  3. Punch down, and allow to rise again until doubled in bulk, another hour.
  4. Lightly grease two 9x5 inch loaf pans. Place the dough on a lightly floured work surface, punch down, then form into two loaves. Place loaves into the pans, cover with a cloth, and allow to rise again until doubled in size.
  5. Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
  6. Bake loaves in preheated oven for 1 hour until they are nicely browned and sound hollow when tapped on the bottom.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 1214.89 Kcal (5087 kJ)
Calories from fat 253.49 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 28.17g 43%
Sodium 4748.48mg 198%
Potassium 3310mg 70%
Total Carbs 253.98g 85%
Sugars 120.77g 483%
Dietary Fiber 14.29g 57%
Protein 8.25g 17%
Vitamin C 8.7mg 14%
Iron 11.7mg 65%
Calcium 325mg 33%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 333.03 Kcal (1394 kJ)
Calories from fat 69.49 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 7.72g 43%
Sodium 1301.67mg 198%
Potassium 907.35mg 70%
Total Carbs 69.62g 85%
Sugars 33.11g 483%
Dietary Fiber 3.92g 57%
Protein 2.26g 17%
Vitamin C 2.4mg 14%
Iron 3.2mg 65%
Calcium 89.1mg 33%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 25.8
    Points
  • 34
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • cholesterol free,
  • good source of fiber

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium,
  • High in Sugar

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