Molasses Bread

From: mrshodge

On Dec 11, 2008

This Molasses Bread is fantastic. I used nonfat milk and added 1c dates and 1/2c walnuts. I didn't have any whole wheat flour and used 2c of all-purpose flour and the bread came out wonderful. I can't wait to give these beautiful loafs as gifts for Christmas.

From: God's_sugarcookie

On Jul 4, 2007

I am sorry to give such a low review but we found this bread dry and not very tasty at all. Butter or cream cheese helped, but we will not make this again. Thanks anyways! Good luck chef!

From: Roosie

On Oct 26, 2004

What wonderful bread! It has a lovely moist and dense texture and sweet molasses flavor. I happened to have whole milk on-hand, so I did use that per the instructions of the recipe, but I did make 2 other substitutions. I replaced the white flour with whole wheat pastry flour (although I am not sure this bread would not be just as wonderful with all regular whole wheat flour) and replaced the sugar with Sucanat. I managed to get everything to combine just fine without using an electric mixer- I just folded the ingredients together by hand. I did use less salt (just a couple shakes from the salt shaker) but that may be personal taste. I also baked in a 9x5 tin and it rose to a rather large loaf even in the larger pan. Lovely, lovely breakfast or snack. Next time I may try others' suggestions of adding spices (this would make a killer gingerbread recipe, I'm sure) or dried fruits or nuts! I really like that this doesn't have any oil or eggs but has such wonderful texture. Thanks for a great quickbread!

From: Geema

On Mar 19, 2003

I love molasses and this bread was full of that dark rich taste. Some currants were waving at me in the pantry as I was gathering my ingredients, so they got added to the bread. Instead of making one large loaf, I used my mini pans and made three small ones, putting two in the freezer and bringing one as a treat for a friend. Next time I make this bread, I'll add some spices and it will taste like gingerbread. I like that this bread has no oil, uses whole wheat flour and the molasses for some good nutritional value as well as good flavor. A truly fine recipe.