Hot Water Cornmeal Bread

Name: Hot Water Cornmeal Bread
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 160 min
Ingredients: 4 cups boiling water; 1 cup cornmeal; 0.66670000553131 cup molasses; 0.5 teaspoon baking soda; 0.5 cup margarine; 2 tablespoons salt; 4 cups cold water; 0.25 cup warm water (110 degrees F/45 degrees C); 1 (.25 ounce) package active dry yeast; 20.5 cups bread flour

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This is a Monday Baking Day sort of recipe: it makes at least a week's worth of bread and dinner rolls.

Recipe by Ruth

Updated on July 14, 2022

Prep Time:

30 mins

Cook Time:

40 mins

Additional Time:

1 hr 30 mins

Total Time:

2 hrs 40 mins

Servings:

72

Yield:

4 loaves and 2 dozen rolls

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Ingredients

4 cups boiling water
1 cup cornmeal
⅔ cup molasses
½ teaspoon baking soda
½ cup margarine
2 tablespoons salt
4 cups cold water
¼ cup warm water (110 degrees F/45 degrees C)
1 (.25 ounce) package active dry yeast
20 ½ cups bread flour

Directions

Place boiling water into a large mixing bowl. Stir cornmeal slowly into boiling water to make mush, stirring constantly to eliminate large lumps. Add baking soda to molasses, and beat until light and foamy. Add molasses mixture to cornmeal mixture. Mix in butter or margarine and salt. Stir in cold water to make mixture lukewarm. Dissolve yeast in 1/4 cup warm water, and add to cornmeal mixture. Gradually add flour.
Turn dough out onto a lightly floured surface, and knead until smooth. Place in a large greased bowl. Grease the top of the dough. Cover with a damp cloth, and allow to rise until doubled.
Punch down dough, and divide into 6 parts. Shape 4 parts into loaves, and place in 9 x 5 inch loaf pans. Use the remaining dough to make into 2 dozen rolls. Allow to rise until doubled.
Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 35 to 40 minutes, or until brown.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

167	Calories
2g	Fat
32g	Carbs
5g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 72
Calories 167
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 2g	3%
Saturated Fat 0g	2%
Sodium 220mg	10%
Total Carbohydrate 32g	12%
Dietary Fiber 1g	4%
Total Sugars 2g
Protein 5g
Calcium 13mg	1%
Iron 2mg	11%
Potassium 91mg	2%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.