Anadama Bread - #BreadBakers

This uniquely named bread has its roots in New England. The name could be from a disgruntled husband who was upset about only having cornmeal and molasses for lunch and shouted "Ana, damn her!" as he whipped up his own concoction or from an inscription on a tombstone or most likely neither. The loaf has white flour, whole wheat flour, cornmeal and molasses. Some also add rye as I did. I only get a really dark molasses in my supermarket. It isn't labeled Blackstrap but I guess that is what it is. It does lead to a very molasses-forward loaf. If you don't want a strong molasses flavour, opt for a lighter molasses. I need to get my hands on some lighter molasses because this one will definitely be too intense cookies.

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Andama Bread

Ingredients

113g cornmeal

1 1/4 teaspoons salt

3 tablespoons  oil

1/4 cup molasses

1 cup boiling water

240g all purpose flour

57g  whole wheat flour

53g rye flour

28g nonfat dry milk

2 1/2 teaspoons instant yeast

Directions 

Mix cornmeal and salt in a bowl. Add oil, molasses and boiling water. Stir until smooth and then let cool for 15 minutes. 

Add the remaining ingredients. Mix until it just comes together and then let rest for 20 minutes. 

Knead until smooth. It should be a little sticky. If it seems a bit dry, add a little water at a time. 

Allow to rise until doubled. You can also refrigerate overnight. 

After the dough has doubled, shape as desired - a boule or form a log and place in a greased loaf pan. 

Cover and let it proof until doubled once more - about 90 minutes depending on the temperature of your room. 

Near the end of rising time, preheat oven to 350 F. 

Bake 40-45 mins or until the centre registers 190F. 

Cool and devour. 

Notes 

Slightly adapted from King Arthur Baking Company

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