Quick & Easy Anadama Bread

By cmschnettler

Ingredients

• 1/3 c. cornmeal
• 1 tsp. salt
• 1 pkg. dry yeast
• 3 c. all-purpose flour
• 1 c. water
• 1/4 c. molasses
• 3 Tbs. butter
• 1 egg

Preparation

Step 1

In large bowl, combine 1st 3 ingredients & 1 c. flour. In saucepan over low heat, heat water, molasses, & butter until very warm.

With mixer @ low speed, gradually beat liquid into dry ingredients just until blended. Increase speed to medium; beat 2 min., occasionally scraping bowl with spatula. Beat in egg & 1 c. flour to make a thick batter; continue beating 2 min., scraping bowl often. Stir in remaining 1 c. flour to make a soft dough.

Place in 2 qt. casserole dish. Cover with towel & let rise until doubled, about 1 hr. Bake @ 375 degrees for 30-35 min. until browned & loaf sounds hollow when tapped lightly. Remove from dish, cool on wire rack about 30 min. Serve warm.