Best 10 Grandmas Molasses Brown Bread Recipes

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Welcome to the delightful world of grandma's molasses brown bread, a timeless classic with a rich history, enticing aroma, and captivating flavor. This beloved bread has been passed down through generations, holding a special place in the hearts of many. Whether you're seeking a nostalgic taste of childhood, exploring culinary heritage, or simply looking for a delectable treat, you've come to the right place. This article will guide you through the realm of grandma's molasses brown bread, providing insights into its origins, variations, and the secrets to achieving that perfect, moist, and subtly sweet loaf that will tantalize your taste buds and leave you craving more.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

SARAH'S MOLASSES BROWN BREAD



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This easy traditional molasses brown bread recipe is ready in three hours (including rising time). If you're new to yeast bread, this is the best beginner recipe ever.

Provided by Sarah Ingalls

Time 3h

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 cup warm water
1 tsp. sugar
1 Tbsp. yeast
3/4 cup Crosby's Fancy Molasses
1 cup rolled oats (old fashioned, not instant)
2 Tbsp. butter
2 tsp. salt
1 cup boiling water
1 cup cold water
2 cups whole wheat flour (spooned in)*
4 1/2 cups all-purpose flour (spooned in)

Steps:

  • In a small bowl dissolve sugar in the 1 cup of warm water and sprinkle over the yeast. Leave for 5-10 minutes.
  • In a large bowl mix molasses, rolled oats, butter and salt.
  • Add the 1 cup boiling water, whisk, and then add the 1 cup cold water.
  • Stir in yeast mixture.
  • Add flour gradually and scrape dough onto a floured surface to knead in the final cup of flour.
  • Cut dough in half and place in two large bread pans that have been well greased or lined with parchment paper.
  • Cover each plan with a dishtowel and set in a warm place to rise until almost double in size (about 1 1/2 hours).
  • Remove dishtowels and bake at 325 F for about an hour
  • When ready, remove from oven and let cool about five minutes before removing from pans to cool.

GRANDMA'S BROWN BREAD (GRAHAM BREAD)



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A very old-fashioned basic quick bread using graham (or whole wheat) flour. My Grandma made it at all holidays... hence the name. She was born in the mid 1880's and probably learned the recipe from her own mother. I had to write it down by standing at her elbow as she made it! Since there is no shortening in this recipe... I recommend whole milk... but skim also works. Make sure to use baking soda... NOT baking powder. Bread is moist, dense, and flavorful.

Provided by Chef Come Lately

Categories     Quick Breads

Time 1h10m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 cups graham flour (whole wheat flour)
1 cup white flour
1 teaspoon baking soda (NOT baking powder)
1 cup molasses (dark is excellent..light OK too)
1 cup milk
1 cup chopped walnuts (optional)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 300 degrees F.
  • Grease medium sized loaf pan.
  • Mix dry ingredients together.
  • Add wet ingredients to dry.
  • Fold in nuts if desired.
  • Batter will be thick.
  • Bake in very slow 300 degree oven for about 55-60 minutes. Test near center with wooden skewer.
  • Serve warm or room temperature with butter or your favorite spread. Or alone with a cuppa tea!
  • Thanks Grandma!

GRANDMA'S MOLASSES BREAD



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"We converted some bread recipes from my husband's grandmother for use in the bread machine," writes Jeannie Thomas, Kokomo, Indiana. "This dark, slightly sweet bread is great toasted."

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 3h5m

Yield 1 loaf (about 1-1/2 pounds).

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 cup warm milk (70° to 80°)
2 tablespoons butter, softened
2 tablespoons molasses
1 egg
1-1/2 teaspoons salt
2-1/2 cups bread flour
4-1/2 teaspoons sugar
1/2 cup rye flour
1/4 cup whole wheat flour
2-1/4 teaspoons active dry yeast

Steps:

  • In bread machine pan, place all ingredients in order suggested by manufacturer. Select basic bread setting. Choose crust color and loaf size if available. Bake according to bread machine directions (check dough after 5 minutes of mixing; add 1 to 2 tablespoons of water or flour if needed).

Nutrition Facts : Calories 120 calories, Fat 2g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 19mg cholesterol, Sodium 249mg sodium, Carbohydrate 21g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 4g protein.

GRANDMA'S BROWN NUT BREAD



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This is an old wartime recipe given to me by my husband's grandmother over 30 years ago. Notice that it uses no eggs or added fat. It is a family favorite on holidays and for a healthy breakfast spread with low-fat cream cheese. I use a variety of pan sizes, varying the baking times and testing with an instant read thermometer for doneness (190-205 degrees).

Provided by celnice

Categories     Breads

Time 1h5m

Yield 1-2 loaves

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 1/2 cups whole wheat flour
3/4 cup sifted unbleached all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
1/3 cup raisins
1/4 cup chopped walnuts or 1/4 cup pecans (optional)
1/3 cup molasses
1 1/2 cups buttermilk

Steps:

  • Sift together the white flour, baking powder, salt, and baking soda.
  • Into a mixing bowl put the whole wheat flour, raisins, nuts and the white flour mixture.
  • Mix well.
  • In a separate container, add milk to molasses and stir.
  • Add to dry ingredients and stir until smooth.
  • Pour into greased bread pans, about 9 x 5 inches.
  • Bake in a preheated 350 degree oven for 45 to 50 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1760.1, Fat 26.9, SaturatedFat 4.6, Cholesterol 14.7, Sodium 3585.5, Carbohydrate 346.1, Fiber 28.2, Sugar 110.2, Protein 52.5

GRANDMA'S MOLASSES BROWN BREAD



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Number Of Ingredients 11

1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 cup whole wheat flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
2 egg whites
1 cup All-Bran® Original
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1/3 cup light molasses
3/4 cup hot water
1/2 cup raisins

Steps:

  • 1. Stir together flours, soda, salt and cinnamon. Set aside.2. In medium mixing bowl, beat egg whites slightly. Add KELLOGG'S ALL-BRAN cereal, oil, molasses, hot water and raisins. Let stand 5 minutes or until cereal softens. Beat well. Add flour mixture, mixing only until combined. Spread evenly into 8 1/2 x 4 1/2 x 2 1/2-inch loaf pan coated with cooking spray.3. Bake at 350°F about 35 minutes or until wooden pick inserted near center comes out clean. Remove from pan and cool on wire rack. Serve warm or cold. Store, wrapped tightly, in refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts : Nutritional Facts Serves

GRANDMA'S MOLASSES BREAD



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'We converted some bread recipes from my husband's grandmother for use in the bread machine,' writes Jeannie Thomas, Kokomo, Indiana. 'This dark, slightly sweet bread is great toasted.'

Provided by Allrecipes Member

Time 3h5m

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 cup warm milk (70 to 80 degrees F)
2 tablespoons butter or margarine, softened
2 tablespoons molasses
1 egg
1 ½ teaspoons salt
2 ½ cups bread flour
4 ½ teaspoons sugar
½ cup rye flour
¼ cup whole wheat flour
2 ¼ teaspoons active dry yeast

Steps:

  • In bread machine pan, place all ingredients in order suggested by manufacturer. Select basic bread setting. Choose crust color and loaf size if available. Bake according to bread machine directions (check dough after 5 minutes of mixing; add 1 to 2 tablespoons of water or flour if needed).

Nutrition Facts : Calories 124 calories, Carbohydrate 21.5 g, Cholesterol 16.7 mg, Fat 2.5 g, Fiber 1.3 g, Protein 3.9 g, SaturatedFat 1.3 g, Sodium 205 mg, Sugar 3.4 g

GRANDMA'S MOLASSES BREAD



Grandma's Molasses Bread image

'We converted some bread recipes from my husband's grandmother for use in the bread machine,' writes Jeannie Thomas, Kokomo, Indiana. 'This dark, slightly sweet bread is great toasted.'

Provided by Allrecipes Member

Time 3h5m

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 cup warm milk (70 to 80 degrees F)
2 tablespoons butter or margarine, softened
2 tablespoons molasses
1 egg
1 ½ teaspoons salt
2 ½ cups bread flour
4 ½ teaspoons sugar
½ cup rye flour
¼ cup whole wheat flour
2 ¼ teaspoons active dry yeast

Steps:

  • In bread machine pan, place all ingredients in order suggested by manufacturer. Select basic bread setting. Choose crust color and loaf size if available. Bake according to bread machine directions (check dough after 5 minutes of mixing; add 1 to 2 tablespoons of water or flour if needed).

Nutrition Facts : Calories 124 calories, Carbohydrate 21.5 g, Cholesterol 16.7 mg, Fat 2.5 g, Fiber 1.3 g, Protein 3.9 g, SaturatedFat 1.3 g, Sodium 205 mg, Sugar 3.4 g

GRANDMA'S OATMEAL BREAD



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My grandmother made this bread for special occasions, and it's remained a family favorite. The aroma of it always brings hungry appetites to the table. -Marcia Hostetter, Canton, New York

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 55m

Yield 2 loaves (8 slices each).

Number Of Ingredients 10

1-1/2 cups boiling water
1 tablespoon butter
2 teaspoons salt
1/2 cup sugar
1 cup old-fashioned oats
2 packages (1/4 ounce each) active dry yeast
3/4 cup warm water (110° to 115°)
1/4 cup molasses
1/4 cup packed brown sugar
6 to 6-1/2 cups all-purpose flour, divided

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, combine the boiling water, butter, salt and sugar. Stir in oats; cool to lukewarm. In a large bowl, dissolve yeast in warm water. Stir in the molasses, brown sugar and 1 cup flour. Beat until smooth. Stir in oat mixture and enough remaining flour to make a stiff dough. , Turn out onto a floured surface; knead until smooth and elastic, 6-8 minutes. Place in a greased bowl, turning once to grease top. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 1-1/2 hours. , Punch dough down. Turn onto a lightly floured surface; divide in half. Shape each portion into a ball. Cover and let rest for 10 minutes; Shape into loaves. Place in 2 greased 9x5-in. loaf pans. Cover and let rise until nearly doubled, about 1 hour. , Bake at 375° for 30-35 minutes (cover loosely with foil if top browns too quickly). Remove from pans to wire racks to cool.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 247 calories, Fat 2g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 2mg cholesterol, Sodium 307mg sodium, Carbohydrate 52g carbohydrate (13g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 6g protein.

MOLASSES BROWN BREAD



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Number Of Ingredients 10

1 cup all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
1 egg
1 cup All-Bran® Original or All-Bran® Bran Buds®
1/2 cup raisins
2 tablespoons shortening
1/3 cup molasses
3/4 cup very hot water

Steps:

  • 1. Stir together flour, soda, salt and cinnamon. Set aside.2. In large mixing bowl, beat egg slightly. Mix in KELLOGG'S ALL-BRAN cereal, raisins, shortening and molasses. Add water, stirring until shortening is melted. Add flour mixture, stirring only until combined. Fill 2 greased metal cans, 4 1/4 inches deep and 3 inches across, about two-thirds full.3. Bake at 350°F about 45 minutes or until wooden pick inserted near center comes out clean. Remove from cans. Let cool slightly. Slice and serve warm. Or cool completely on wire rack, wrap tightly and store overnight. MICROWAVE DIRECTIONS:Prepare as above only portion batter evenly into six 6-ounce styrofoam cups. Place in circle in microwave oven. Microwave at HIGH 4 minutes, rotating every minute. Remove each loaf when wooden pick inserted near center comes out clean. Let stand 5 minutes. Remove from cups. Slice and serve warm or cool completely on wire rack. Wrap tightly and store overnight.

Nutrition Facts : Nutritional Facts Serves

GRANDMA JOY'S BOSTON BROWN BREAD



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Provided by Molly O'Neill

Categories     side dish

Time 3h15m

Yield 3 loaves (about 9 servings)

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 cup raisins
2 tablespoons rum
1 1/2 cups whole-wheat flour
1 cup white flour
2 1/2 cups bran flakes
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 egg
3/4 cup brown sugar
1/2 cup dark corn syrup
1/2 cup molasses
2 cups buttermilk
1 tablespoon butter for greasing the tin cans

Steps:

  • Soak raisins in rum 2 hours.
  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Combine flours, bran and baking soda. In a separate bowl, combine egg, sugar, corn syrup, molasses, buttermilk and raisins (with liquor). Mix well. Stir in the flour mixture.
  • Pour the mixture into three clean, well-greased tin cans (2 1/2-cup capacity each), filling each about two-thirds full. Cover each tightly with foil. Place in a baking dish and add water to reach halfway up the side of the cans. Cover baking dish with foil, place in oven and bake 3 hours. Cool 15 minutes before removing from cans.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 411, UnsaturatedFat 2 grams, Carbohydrate 93 grams, Fat 4 grams, Fiber 8 grams, Protein 9 grams, SaturatedFat 1 gram, Sodium 336 milligrams, Sugar 55 grams, TransFat 0 grams

Tips:

  • Use fresh, high-quality ingredients. This will make a big difference in the flavor of your bread.
  • Don't overmix the batter. Overmixing can make the bread tough.
  • Let the bread cool completely before slicing. This will help the bread to hold its shape.
  • Store the bread in an airtight container at room temperature. The bread will keep for up to 3 days.
  • You can also freeze the bread for up to 2 months. To freeze the bread, wrap it tightly in plastic wrap and then place it in a freezer bag.

Conclusion:

Grandma's Molasses Brown Bread is a delicious and easy-to-make bread that is perfect for any occasion. This bread is moist and flavorful, with a slightly sweet taste from the molasses. It is also a good source of fiber and iron. Whether you are serving it for breakfast, lunch, or dinner, Grandma's Molasses Brown Bread is sure to be a hit.

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