Best 3 Old Fashioned Brown Bread Recipes

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Old fashioned brown bread is a classic recipe that has been enjoyed for generations. This delicious and wholesome bread is made with simple ingredients like whole wheat flour, butter, and molasses. It has a slightly sweet flavor and a moist, dense texture. Brown bread is perfect for sandwiches, toast, or even just eating on its own. If you're looking for a recipe for old fashioned brown bread, you'll find plenty of options online and in cookbooks. But no matter which recipe you choose, you're sure to enjoy this timeless treat.

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OLD-FASHIONED BROWN BREAD



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This chewy, old-fashioned bread boasts a slightly sweet flavor that will transport you back to the old days. -Patricia Donnelly, Kings Landing, New Brunswick

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 55m

Yield 2 loaves (16 slices each).

Number Of Ingredients 7

2-1/3 cups boiling water
1 cup old-fashioned oats
1/2 cup butter, cubed
1/3 cup molasses
5-1/2 to 6-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
5 teaspoons active dry yeast
2 teaspoons salt

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, pour boiling water over oats. Stir in butter and molasses. Let stand until mixture cools to 120°-130°, stirring occasionally., In another bowl, combine 3-1/2 cups flour, yeast and salt. Beat in oat mixture until blended. Stir in enough remaining flour to form a soft dough., Turn onto a floured surface; knead until smooth and elastic, about 6-8 minutes. Place in a greased bowl, turning once to grease the top. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 1 hour., Punch dough down. Turn onto a lightly floured surface; divide in half. Shape into loaves. Place in two greased 9x5-in. loaf pans. Cover and let rise until doubled, about 30 minutes., Meanwhile, preheat oven to 375°. Bake 35-40 minutes or until golden brown. Remove from pans to wire racks to cool.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 124 calories, Fat 3g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 8mg cholesterol, Sodium 170mg sodium, Carbohydrate 21g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.

OLD FASHIONED BROWN BREAD



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A chewy, old-fashioned bread boasting a slightly sweet flavor that will take back to olden days. This recipe was printed in "tasteofhome" magazine. Had to put it here so we could find it easily. The "prep" time does not include the time for rising or cooling.

Provided by Grandpa and Grandma

Categories     Yeast Breads

Time 55m

Yield 2 loaves

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 1/3 cups boiling water
1 cup old-fashioned oatmeal
1/2 cup butter, cubed
1/3 cup molasses
6 cups all-purpose flour
5 teaspoons active dry yeast
2 teaspoons salt

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, pour the boiling water over oats. Stir in butter and molasses. Let stand until mixture cools to 120 - 130 degrees, stirring occasionally.
  • In another bowl, combine 3-1/2 cups of the flour, yeast and salt. Beat in oat mixture until blended. Stir in enough remaining flour to form a soft dough.Turn on to floured surface; knead until smooth and elastic, about 6 to 8 minutes. Place in a greased bowl, turning once to grease the top. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 1 hour.
  • Punch dough down. Turn onto lightly floured surface; divide in half. Shape into loaves. Place in 2 greased 9' x 5" loaf pans. Cover and let rise until doubled, about 30 minutes.
  • Bake at 375 for 35 to 40 minutes or until golden brown. Remove from pans to wire rack to cool.

OLD-FASHIONED OATMEAL BROWN BREAD



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Rich, dense, sweet -- enough said. Such a good toast bread!

Provided by Swanee Speed

Categories     Bread     Yeast Bread Recipes

Time 2h40m

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 cup old-fashioned oatmeal
2 ⅓ cups boiling water
⅓ cup molasses
½ cup butter
2 teaspoons salt
6 cups bread flour, or more as needed
2 teaspoons active dry yeast

Steps:

  • Pour boiling water over oats in a large bowl; let soften, about 1 hour. Add molasses, butter, and yeast; mix well. Add flour, 1 cup at a time, mixing well after each addition until dough sticks together. Cover with a towel and let rise in a warm place until doubled in volume, about 1 hour.
  • Butter two 9x5-inch loaf pans.
  • Punch down dough and turn onto a lightly floured surface. Shape into 2 balls and let rest for 10 minutes. Form balls into loaves and place into the prepared pans. Cover loaves with a damp cloth and let rise until doubled in volume, about 30 minutes.
  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
  • Bake loaves in the preheated oven until tops are golden brown, about 40 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 91.3 calories, Carbohydrate 8.7 g, Cholesterol 15.3 mg, Fat 6.1 g, Fiber 0.6 g, Protein 0.9 g, SaturatedFat 3.7 g, Sodium 335.7 mg, Sugar 3.8 g

Tips:

  • Use old-fashioned rolled oats for a heartier texture.
  • If you don't have buttermilk, you can make your own by adding 1 tablespoon of lemon juice or vinegar to 1 cup of milk and letting it sit for 5 minutes.
  • Be sure to grease and flour your loaf pan before adding the batter.
  • Bake the bread at 350 degrees Fahrenheit for 45-50 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  • Let the bread cool in the pan for 10 minutes before turning it out onto a wire rack to cool completely.

Conclusion:

Old-fashioned brown bread is a delicious and versatile bread that can be enjoyed for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. It's easy to make and can be tailored to your own tastes. Whether you like it plain, with butter, or with your favorite toppings, old-fashioned brown bread is sure to be a hit.

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