BRAN BREAD
This hearty Bran Bread recipe offers a satisfyingly dense texture and a subtly sweet flavor, perfect for breakfast or a comforting snack. Combining the wholesome goodness of bran flour with white flour, molasses, and sweet milk, this bread is a delightful blend of traditional ingredients. Enjoy it toasted with butter or your favorite toppings for a truly comforting experience.
Ingredients
- 4 teaspoons Baking soda (Originally 'soda' (historical name for baking soda).)
- 2 teaspoons Salt
- 4 cups All-purpose flour (Originally 'white flour'.)
- 4 cups Bran flour
- 1 cup Molasses
- 4 cups Whole milk (Originally 'sweet milk'.)
- 1/2 cup Chopped nuts (optional) (Quantity estimated (not specified in original recipe))
- 1/2 cup Raisins (optional) (Quantity estimated (not specified in original recipe))
- 2 tablespoons Butter or cooking spray (For greasing pans. Quantity estimated (not specified in original recipe))
Instructions
- 1In a large bowl, sift together the baking soda, salt, and all-purpose flour. Add the bran flour and mix well to combine.
- 2Add the molasses and whole milk to the dry ingredients. Mix until just combined.
- 3If desired, fold in chopped nuts and/or raisins.
- 4Grease three or four 4.5 x 9 inch loaf pans with butter or cooking spray.
- 5Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Divide the batter evenly among the prepared loaf pans. Bake for 60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.