How to make it

  • Gradually stir boiling water into first amount of cornmeal in large bowl in large bowl Add butter, molasses and salt. Stir well. Set aside to cool to lukewarm.
  • Stir warm water and sugar together in small bowl. Sprinkle yeast over top. Let stand 10 mintues. Add to cornmeal mixture. Stir.
  • Add first amount of flour. Beat on low to moisten. Beat on medium about 2 minutes.
  • Work in enough remaining flour until dough pulls away from sides of bowl. Turn out onto floured surface. Knead 8 to 10 minutes until smooth and elastic. Place in greased bowl, turning once to grease top. Cover with tea towel. Let rise in warm place for 1 to 1 1/2 hours until doubled in bulk. Turn out onto floured surface. Divide into 2 equal 2 loaves. Sprinkle bottoms of 2 greased 9 x 5 x 3 inch loaf pans with second amount of cornmeal. Cover with tea towel. Let rise again for 30 to 45 minutes until doubled bulk.
  • Gently brush tops with melted butter. Sprinkle with third amount of cornmeal. Bake in 375 degrees F oven for 30 to 45 minutes until bread sounds hollow when tapped on bottom of loaf. Turn out onto racks to cool.
  • Makes 2 loaves.

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  • nancerose 16 years ago
    Bievenue~Noir...Wondering if you speak French?
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  • noir 16 years ago
    A delicious and a Family Favorite bread...TY for the post! :)
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