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A classic bread from New England, this loaf has a wonderfully soft, chewy crumb and a slightly sweet, earthy flavor from molasses. The cornmeal adds a hearty, rustic texture, making it perfect for toast, sandwiches, or served alongside a warm bowl of chowder.
Prepare the Cornmeal Mush
Activate the Yeast
Mix and Knead the Dough
A classic bread from New England, this loaf has a wonderfully soft, chewy crumb and a slightly sweet, earthy flavor from molasses. The cornmeal adds a hearty, rustic texture, making it perfect for toast, sandwiches, or served alongside a warm bowl of chowder.
This new_england recipe takes 180 minutes to prepare and yields 12 servings. At 174.16 calories per serving with 4.83g of protein, it's a moderately challenging recipe perfect for breakfast or brunch or snack or side.
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First Rise
Shape and Second Rise
Bake the Bread
Cool and Serve
Replace 1 cup of the bread flour with 1 cup of whole wheat flour for a nuttier flavor and denser texture.
For a different flavor profile, substitute the molasses with an equal amount of maple syrup or dark honey.
Substitute 1/2 cup of the bread flour with rye flour for a more complex, earthy taste reminiscent of traditional brown bread.
Add 1/4 cup of sunflower seeds or pumpkin seeds to the dough during the last few minutes of kneading for extra crunch and nutrition.
The complex carbohydrates from bread flour and cornmeal are broken down slowly by the body, providing a steady release of energy to fuel your day.
Cornmeal is a good source of dietary fiber, which is important for digestive health, helping to promote regularity and maintain a healthy gut.
Unsulphured molasses is a natural sweetener that retains some minerals from the sugarcane plant, including iron, which is vital for blood production, and magnesium, important for muscle and nerve function.
Anadama bread is a traditional yeast bread of New England in the United States. It's made with wheat flour, cornmeal, and molasses. Folklore suggests it originated in Rockport, Massachusetts, with a story about a frustrated fisherman whose wife, Anna, only left him cornmeal and molasses for dinner, leading him to exclaim 'Anna, damn her!' as he created the bread.
Yes, you can. Bread flour has a higher protein content, which develops more gluten and results in a chewier, more structured loaf. Using all-purpose flour will produce a slightly softer and less chewy bread, but it will still be delicious.
There are a few common reasons. Your yeast may have been old or expired. The water used to activate it might have been too hot or too cold. Most importantly for this recipe, the cornmeal mush might have been too hot when you added the yeast mixture, which would kill the yeast. Ensure the mush is lukewarm (105-115°F / 40-46°C) before combining.
Once completely cooled, store the bread in a bread box or a sealed plastic bag at room temperature. It will stay fresh for about 3-4 days. For longer storage, you can slice it and freeze it in a freezer-safe bag for up to 3 months.
Anadama bread can be part of a healthy diet. The cornmeal provides dietary fiber, and unsulphured molasses contains minerals like iron, calcium, and magnesium. However, it is a source of carbohydrates and contains sugar from the molasses, so it should be enjoyed in moderation.
A typical slice of homemade Anadama bread (about 67 grams) contains approximately 150-170 calories, primarily from carbohydrates, with some protein and a small amount of fat.
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