====== Sweet Molasses Bread ======

===== Info =====
^Given By:  |  Bill  |
^Preparation Time:  |  2.5 hours  |
^Serving Size:  |  8  |

===== Ingredients =====
  * 1 package rapid rise yeast
  * 2 cups lukewarm water
  * 1/4 cup sugar
  * 6 Tbsp molasses
  * 2 Tbsp Crisco
  * 1/2 Tbsp kosher salt
  * 6 cups flour

===== Instructions =====
  - in a mixing bowl, add 1 cup water, yeast, 1 teaspoon sugar, set aside for 10 min
  - in another mixing bowl, combine 1 cup water w/ molasses, Crisco, and salt
  - add the mixtures together, with the remaining sugar, and mix until smooth
  - place mixture in the mixer bowl, and attach the bread hook
  - gradually add flour 1 cup at a time with the mixer on low, and allow it to knead until it cleans the mixer bowl
  - continue kneading by hand until elastic
  - set on flat surface, cover w/ damp towel for 15 min
  - divide in half, punch down, form into 2 semi flattened balls
  - grease cookie sheet, place balls on sheet to proof for at least 1 hour
  - bake at 350 for 45 - 50 min, until hollow when tapped

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