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Quick Whole Wheat and Molasses Bread – vegetarian recipe
Stav Kogan

Quick Whole Wheat and Molasses Bread

A wonderfully simple, no-knead recipe for a hearty, dark, and richly flavored whole wheat and molasses bread. It's surprisingly moist and tender, all without a single egg or pat of butter.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings: 1 loaf
Calories: 170
Ingredients Method Nutrition

Ingredients
  

  • 2 1/2 cups (340 g / 12 oz) whole wheat flour
  • 1/2 cup (60 g / 2.12 oz) cornmeal
  • 1 teaspoon (5 ml / 0.2 fl oz) salt
  • 1 teaspoon (5 ml / 0.2 fl oz) baking soda
  • 1 2/3 cups (400 ml) buttermilk or plain yogurt
  • 1/2 cup (170 g / 6 oz) molasses
  • Oil or butter for greasing the pan
  • To make your own buttermilk substitute, add 2 tablespoons (30 ml / 1 fl oz) of white vinegar or lemon juice to 1 1/2 cups (480 ml) of milk (dairy or plant-based). Let it sit for 5-10 minutes to curdle before using.
  • This bread is absolutely best served warm, either fresh from the oven or toasted. It's the perfect companion for a bowl of hearty vegetable soup or stew.
  • For a lighter, slightly cakier texture, replace 1 cup (240 ml) of the whole wheat flour with 1 cup (240 ml) of all-purpose flour and omit the cornmeal.

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 325°F / 165°C. Thoroughly grease an 8x4-inch or 9x5-inch loaf pan.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together the dry : whole wheat flour, cornmeal, salt, and baking soda.
  3. In a separate medium bowl, stir the molasses into the buttermilk or yogurt until well combined.
  4. Pour the wet into the dry .
  5. Stir with a spatula only until just combined—do not overmix. The batter will be thick.
  6. Scrape the batter into your prepared loaf pan and smooth the top.
  7. Bake for 55-65 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  8. Let the loaf cool in the pan on a wire rack for 15 minutes before turning it out to cool completely.
  9. Do not overmix!
  10. Stir the batter only until the flour streaks disappear. Overmixing develops gluten and will result in a tough, dense loaf.

Nutrition

Calories: 170kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 5gFat: 1g

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