HISTORICAL SOCIETY BREAD 
2 c. boiling water
1/2 c. tepid water
2 tsp. salt
1/3 c. dark molasses
1 env. yeast
2 lg. shredded wheat biscuits
1/3 c. sugar
2 tbsp. shortening
5 to 6 c. all-purpose flour

1. Crush biscuits in a large bowl and add boiling water, salt, sugar, molasses and shortening.

2. Dissolve yeast in 1/2 cup warm water and add to mixture when lukewarm.

3. Stir in flour until dough is fairly stiff and leaves a clean bowl.

4. Knead and let rise overnight, or until doubled.

5. Punch down and add a little more flour to make a stiffer dough. Knead and form 2 loaves. Place in greased 8 x 4 inch pans. Let rise 1 to 1 1/2 hours.

6. Bake at 400 degrees for 15 minutes, then turn down the heat to 350 degrees and bake for 30 minutes more.

 

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