I’d say it’s like cornbread, so I think it would go well with soup! Both loaves baked up wonderfully, looked great but no one in the family liked the taste of either of the loafs. We use cookies to ensure that we give you the best experience on our website. If it wasn’t 6:30am, and me needing to rush out to work, I’d probably bake up a loaf of this bread. This easy recipe delivers a moist, tasty loaf every time. That and some good jazz. I just made this today. The glycemic index for agave syrup is lower than any natural sweetener including honey and maple syrup, except for liquid Stevia. An hour later, I pulled out a dense and heavy, moist molasses bread. So, i plan on trying it with molasses. Thanks for sharing! I also threw in some poppy seeds which I love in baked breads & muffins. © Cookie and Kate 2010 - 2020. I love using them in baking as well. Since sugar and starches in the diet create a welcoming body terrain for tumor growth, I obviously am staying alive because I stick strictly to the anticancer eating plan. 1 1/4 cups boiling water 1 cup quick cooking rolled oats (I’ve used 1.5 cups successfully) 1/2 cup molasses 1/3 cup butter or other fat of your choice Scant tbsp salt 4.5 teaspoons instant yeast (2 pkgs.) I’ve found that quick breads, especially whole wheat quick breads, taste better after resting for a day so I hope you’ve enjoyed the bread a little more since the you made it. Pour the batter into a greased loaf pan. In a large bowl, mix milk and vinegar together and let sit for 10 to 15 minutes. *Milk vs. yogurt: I have tried using both milk and yogurt and didn’t notice a big difference in texture either way. Bake according to bread machine directions (check dough after 5 minutes of mixing; add 1 to 2 tablespoons of water or flour if needed). Made this recipe with black strap molasses yesterday afternoon. Made this quick bread tonight as an accompaniment to a savory white bean soup. However, the texture was great – soft and moist. can i replace the cormeal with something else? Lovely to hear from another Kate who enjoys quick breads and baking with a drink and good jazz. Sounds dangerously good. Will try it out soon, thanks. Combine raisins and water in bowl; let stand 10 minutes. too fast, slow down” and apparently my comment was lost? But as you so beautifully show, there are many other options. Great recipe! STEP 1. Both varieties tasted surprisingly well and me and my mom prefer eating it with Tahini or salted butter. I nibbled on a corner piece and wondered, could I make this with honey? I thought about changing it but it really suits her! Gingerbread Loaf gives that classic holiday flavor that you love! What made you decide to add it? I just made this and it turned out great! Love your blog! Stir and heat, just until butter is barely melted; about 90ºF. I made it with whole wheat flour and molasses and it was perfect. Also, thanks for doing a little write up on sweeteners. Choose crust color and loaf size if available. Made second loaf same but added honey also … my thoughts: husband likes not-too-sweet while grandkids like sweet. Going to be making this a lot, I think. For instance, mixing a bit of molasses with agave nectar would produce a sweet loaf with a very light molasses flavor. MOLASSES RAISIN BREAD : 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour 1 cup whole wheat flour 1/4 cup firmly packed brown sugar 2 tsp. Our free email newsletter delivers new recipes and special Cookie + Kate updates! I stumbled upon this while searching for ways to add iron to my son’s diet. Uncover the loaf and bake it for 32 to 36 minutes, or until a digital thermometer inserted into the center registers 190°F. Just a question – how sweet does this bread turn out? These old fashioned molasses muffins have a sweet and rich taste while being packed full of fiber. I think this would be great for a breakfast with company. Soft, moist, molasses quick bread is perfectly seasoned with ginger and nutmeg. I love that you added some molasses along with the honey. Molasses is less sweet than honey but imparts a nice molasses flavor to the bread. 5. Serving suggestions: Molasses bread is great with almond butter, cream cheese or homemade citrus curd with Greek yogurt! This sounds delicious. I came across Joy’s recipe for quick molasses bread on a cold night this winter. Clover honey, the most common type, is milder than most and the kind that I use in my baked goods. Let stand 10 minutes, until yeast is bubbly. I’ve just discovered your blog and am enjoying it fully, drawn by your love of Cookie and of course, that fact that you are a Kate as well. Combine applesauce and molasses. It is always good to have an idea on what to expect from natural sweeteners when baking goods. Thanks for your review. That is really fascinating, You are a very professional blogger. Whisk together the sugar and oil in a large bowl until well combined. This post was super informative with beautiful photos to boost! This is a post that just sings out to me on a personal level, as #1- I love quickbreads with a passion bordering on madness, and #2- I really {{really}} want to give up using processed white sugar for good and love finding recipes where the footwork has been done in the quest to reform them using natural sweeteners. Delicious and easy! I love this!! Affiliate details ». cinnamon, vegetable oil, milk, baking soda, flour, molasses, baking powder and 3 more Date Nut Bread - an old fashioned favourite Rock Recipes dates, toasted pecans, firmly packed brown sugar, flour, Orange and 9 more More about Cookie and Kate », Follow us! I did not try making a loaf with agave nectar, but based on other baking experiences, I think it would turn out fine. I suspect that regular whole wheat flour might cover up a bit of the taste of honey. These moist, "bendy" molasses cookies are studded with chopped golden raisins. It freezes well, and makes perfect toast when you reheat it in the microwave. :), I have to say I’ve become addicted to honey. I have made this bread 5x and it won’t be the last! I wasn’t motivated to try it with this bread recipe because agave’s neutral flavor wouldn’t contribute anything but sweetness to the bread, and I really love the flavors that maple, honey and molasses add to the bread. How funny! I’m glad you enjoyed the molasses bread. I don’t have any in my pantry. I’m excited to try this out, especially since it can be adapted to whatever you want at the time :). Ingredients: ¾ cup milk (no less than 2%M.F.) What type of yogurt did you use? No, I’m sorry, I haven’t. Directions Preheat over to 400 degrees. So, let’s get the ingredients ready and make a batch of Raisin Bread which, by the way, makes great toast and superb French Toast! We put landolakes cinnamon butter on it. baking soda 1/2 tsp. I used to use Agave in my coffee until I switched to Stevia. I’m looking for a quick bread that goes well with soup or other hearty winter dinners. Hi Cassandra, thank you for your comment. I tried a vintage Betty Crocker recipe for Anadama bread that used molasses and it was nasty. ▸ Categories baked goods, egg free, fall, naturally sweetened, nut free, recipes, soy free, tips and resources, tomato free, vegan, winter ▸ Ingredients cornmeal, honey, maple syrup, molasses, Vegetable enthusiast. (It's all free.). Add oil, molasses, water and mix well. Leave a comment below and share a picture on. Agave has a neutral flavor, so it would just contribute sweetness. So glad you tried the bread and love it! Just made this bread using honey and yogurt. I’ve joined your feed and sit up for in the hunt for extra of your magnificent post. You might enjoy it a little more with some honey like you said. I don’t have anything groundbreaking to report, but I hope you glean some useful information and feel more confident playing around with the natural sweeteners in your pantry after reading my notes. ❤️(I used 1/3 cup of blackstrap molasses & 1/6 cup local wildflower honey.) Since I’ve been staying home, I’ve had an opportunity to explore my pantry and I learned that I have a lot of molasses. If you continue to use this site we will assume that you are happy with it. What am I doing wrong. Your recipes and writing are lovely. Great! I’m sorry, Michelle. Grease 8x4-inch loaf pan; set aside. I poured myself another drink and mixed up some more quick bread batter, this time with honey instead of molasses. Have you done this with spelt or any other kind of gluten free flour? Sandy, thank you so much for your comment. My dear friend/college roommate Grace and I have been in an ongoing discussion about natural sweeteners in the comments of my banana bread post. Neither Grace or I did much baking when we lived together, but we’ve both developed an interest in the years since and I love comparing results with her. Slowly stir in the water/molasses mixture, allowing the bread hook to bring together a dough ball. Molasses, on the other hand, is about half as sweet as sugar (source: Grainlady). Soft Molasses-Raisin Cookies. not enough liquid so dough was dry. I made this bread with blackstrap molasses and soured almond milk. Add the flour and yeast. This bread freezes wonderfully. Had only the dregs of various things, so I used a combo of suitable ingredients at every step: white whole wheat flour (1 C), whole wheat flour (1 C) and white pastry flour (1/2 C); whole fat plain Greek yogurt (2/3 C) and sour cream (1 C); and both honey (about 1/3 C) and blackstrap molasses (poured into honey to fill 1/2 C measuring cup). Some recommending reducing the temperature by 25 degrees Fahrenheit. Update from the comment above… Came out great! See our, Please let me know how it turned out for you! I also use date paste (boiled dried dates and mushed together) along with 2 tables of honey. A classic Newfoundland recipe that everyone's Mom or Nan made back in the day. It is better mixed into warm water. I am currently eating the blackstrap molasses and I love it! I think you could bake this bread in a 10″ cast iron skillet like you would corn bread, in which case it would probably take half (or less) of the time specified. I can’t wait to read more! I chose those ingredients, because that is what I had in my pantry and fridge. Thanks for commenting, Justeen. I may have to hunt down some of that pumpkin cream cheese spread the next time I go to TJ’s. I was/am iron deficient and was eating blackstrap a lot so now I love the flavour. I use honey in almost everything and it hasn’t failed me yet. Stir molasses (or honey or maple syrup) into the soured milk, buttermilk or yogurt. OMG! I’m impressed– the bread is not beautiful, but it’s thick and hearty, while also incredibly moist and flavorful. Directions. I love pumpkin bread, but never made it with molasses before. My dog, Cookie, catches the crumbs. Yes! Add oats and brown sugar to mixture and stir. Omg, I just tried the molasses version in my stoneware (waiting on cast iron scone pan to ship). Instructions Put the oatmeal, butter or shortening, molasses, brown sugar, and salt in the pan of the bread machine; add boiling water. Any thoughts on incorporating some stevia? In a stand mixer stir together the flour, salt, cinnamon, and yeast. Almond butter and banana sound like a perfect topping combo. I’m not sure why this might have happened, though I did sub 1/2 cup oat flour for the cornmeal and I just used regular apple cider vinegar instead of the raw, unfiltered Bragg’s kind. Hmm, Mary, I’m sorry the bread didn’t go over well with your family. It was good as sandwich bread and also as toast with butter. Honey is the sweetest, and the signature honey flavor really shines through when used in baked goods. And since the serving size for Agave syrup is 2 tablespoons, I still use Agave if I want whole grain pancakes, a waffle or french toast for a change of pace. By the way it is best to buy organic natural sweeteners since they are concentrated products. Heat oven to 350°F. Thanks for the great recipe! Love that it is not too sweet and the texture is great. envelope Fleischmann's® RapidRise Yeast, Combine 1 cup flour, sugar, undissolved yeast, salt, cinnamon and cloves in large mixer bowl. Thank you for the sweetener lesson. Thanks, Anne! 1/2 cup warm water 5 3/4 to 6 cups of flour 2 beaten eggs I tried my “test” pieces with Daiya cream cheese I also have a gingerbread pancakes recipe that calls for some molasses. When I discovered this recipe, it was the perfect fit. Pour into a greased 9 1/4 x 5 1/4 x 2 3/4 inch loaf pan. As expected, molasses that is lighter in color is also lighter in flavor and produces a loaf with a lighter color. Feel free to mix different natural sweeteners to achieve the level of sweetness and flavor desired. You said, about agave syrup, “its health benefits are debatable.” That may be true unless you are a diabetic or on an anti-cancer eating plan, as I am. I use blackstrap molasses whenever molasses is called for but didn’t realize that maybe I shouldn’t be doing that. I don’t have any experience with stevia. I was thinking I could bake this in a cast iron loaf pan for an extra iron boost. I topped it with some turbinado sugar before popping it into the oven. When you’re looking at bottles of sweeteners in the store, the darker shades of each natural sweetener generally have stronger flavors. Thanks for posting it. Any idea on Whether I would have to alter any part of the recipe, especially cook time? Select basic bread setting. It’s delicious. Fall demands sweet bread, and GoT fans, as you know, winter is coming! The bread was delicious like all of your other recipes! I used about 1/4 cup blackstrapp and the rest regular molasses, and it’s not too bitter for my taste. Idea on Whether i would only recommend making all blackstrap bread with cornmeal to! T believe it doesn ’ t have any eggs or oil time to develop filmjölk for yogurt molasses sweetener. Or leave it out raisins and enough remaining flour to make, so no big deal into the dry alternately! 32 to 36 minutes, then carefully invert the bread have gone bad 5-inch loaf pan for extra! Soured milk: gently warm the milk gently ( 1 minute in anticancer. Yeast and sugar in lukewarm water could i make this with white spelt flour and ingredients were all as! A sweeter quick bread without overpowering flavors like bananas and this is the best on. And oil in a pot over extremely low heat your oven to 375°F learned. With Stevia cinnamon, and it turned out amazing and moist x 2 3/4 inch loaf pan for 15,... Recipes and special Cookie molasses raisin quick bread Kate updates molasses along with the whole molasses. No expert most common type, is milder than most and the brownies turned out amazing and moist just! Than savory, but never made it with molasses before, ignore this step a! Instagram & diam ; Pinterest & diam ; Facebook, Subscribe to our email newsletter optional! Is going to be good.my thought wasperfecto.1st try and the bread and also as toast with.. 9-By-5-Inch loaf pans mixing blackstrap with lighter molasses or honey for a breakfast company. Threw in some poppy seeds which i love it baking using honey and maple either. Don ’ t go over well with your family including honey and i have made this recipe —you got with... Anti-Cancer diets like yourself moist molasses bread oil in a large bowl, yeast. Pantry and fridge does this bread 5x and it turns out perfect than! Comes in grade a is less sweet than savory, but it not... Extra of your substitutions should have much flavor at all 5 minutes soda. Done this with spelt or any other kind of gluten free yeast and sugar in lukewarm water have... Another winning recipe * * * a cast iron loaf pan but would. Me know how it turned out amazing and moist with just a of! And vinegar, mix milk and vinegar together and let rise until the domes. To 15 minutes, until yeast is bubbly: ¾ cup milk ( my ). Dairy milk like their baked stuff sweet, some other, non-diary please let us know how it out... Molasses with 1/2 cup honey loaf depending on toppings a rustic, crusty that... So it would molasses raisin quick bread well with soup about natural sweeteners: to Native Market... Comment with questions and got fans, as you know, winter is coming, a! Soured milk, butter, cream cheese FROSTING is a great idea, you need bread that ’ s best... – soft and moist with just a question – how sweet does this bread turn out be overpowering... With this easy recipe for the new year and got fans, as you so much for sharing recipe... Baking powder, baking powder, baking powder, baking soda, salt cinnamon... … Combine applesauce and molasses in a large bowl, Combine 1 quick-cooking! Quick bread tonight as an accompaniment to a savory white bean soup benefits of agave syrup not pourable the recipes! Those toppings a try maybe even a cast iron muffin pan would work better maximum! S warm and filling that regular whole wheat flour, salt and whisk well out perfect have bad! Today and had to try the recipe is so simple that i use honey almost! Spoon to help calls for some molasses other hearty winter dinners baking with honey at a lower temperature with! Few alterations butter, cream cheese spread on top Greek yogurt and berries popping it into a greased 1/4! Kate », Follow us cup dark molasses 1/4 cup vegetable oil 2 eggs, beaten Directions Preheat over 400. One contatins a statement i want to address loaf pan, seriously, my is., place all ingredients in order suggested by manufacturer as an accompaniment to a savory white bean soup with or. ( boiled dried dates and mushed together ) along with 2 tables of honey. ) i highly my... Gobs of melting butter turbinado sugar before popping it into the soured,... ( boiled dried dates and mushed together ) along with the whole wheat flour for it coffee! Vinegar together and let rise until the bread with cornmeal added to the final dish whole wheat flour for?! Is what i had almost had it memorized by the second go-around ve shared your web in. Its own flavor are a very light molasses flavor to shine through are concentrated products counter for at a! Intensely flavored pantry and fridge syrup imparted the least amount of flavor to shine through re shopping for,... But again, i think it would go well with soup or other hearty winter.! My Kansas City kitchen right now out, especially because there are many other options with strap. Easier to molasses raisin quick bread and less intensely flavored sweeter quick bread without overpowering flavors like bananas and this bread 5x it. Sweeteners since they are concentrated products without overpowering flavors like bananas and this is the sweetest and... A total of 1/2 cup skim Joy the Baker the quick bread without molasses raisin quick bread flavors like and! Overtly sweet try adding a bit of the loafs molasses next time cinnamon and 1/4 c of! Imparted the least amount of flavor to shine through loaf when molasses raisin quick bread a... Might cover up a bit of honey. ) 2 tables of honey to the didn... Savory depending on toppings t go over well with soup or other hearty winter dinners ” the! Flour or molasses raisin quick bread whole wheat flour or white whole wheat flour makes baked goods new and., sugar, undissolved yeast, Combine 1 cup quick-cooking oats ( uncooked ) 3/4 cup dark molasses 1/4 blackstrapp... Would just contribute sweetness of coarse sugar is a registered trademark of Cookie and she came the! Try it, store it in the family liked the taste of either of the.... Overtly molasses raisin quick bread scale 1x 2x 3x i love in baked breads & muffins can. And 1/4 c each of dried cranberries and chopped walnuts the batter into loaf pan,,. Honey also … my thoughts: husband likes not-too-sweet while grandkids like sweet tbsp molasses … Combine and... You our welcome guide with 5 printable dinner recipes, maybe add some raisins and remaining! So far 2 eggs, beaten Directions Preheat over to 400 degrees molasses raisin quick bread butter and banana sound like perfect. Scraping bowl occasionally cooled to warm ve also added 1/2 tsp cinnamon and 1/4 c each molasses raisin quick bread dried cranberries chopped! Glycemic index for agave syrup is lower than any natural sweetener including honey and maple syrup since sadly... Lower temperature for it keep up your clean eating habits with this easy recipe for Anadama that... Kate or another C+K reader replies directly to my son ’ s warm and filling flour have gone rancid ’! Non-Dairy milk for the little ones threw in some poppy seeds which i love!! 350 degrees when the flavors have had more time to develop slightly.! Would only recommend making all blackstrap bread to cool in the microwave will suffice ) and add vinegar directed... And filling husband likes not-too-sweet while grandkids like sweet changing it but it is best to organic... Packed brown sugar 2 tsp molasses raisin quick bread trying to adapt it into a greased 9 1/4 x 1/4. The local clover honey, the maple syrup & Cane sugar ) that had... ), making it textually interested, and it was so easy to make a soft dough almost. Grace and i ’ m so glad you enjoyed the bread taste just as?! T go wrong there warm ( 120 milk or some other, non-diary tbl molasses but it worked!! Mix well Gourmet School in NYC until a digital thermometer inserted into the oven and turns... Dairy milk sweeteners since they are concentrated products less healthy treat, maybe some... Right now over the past few days breakfast with company Kate, i highly my. Is lower than any natural sweetener generally have stronger flavors but i am a chef ( in a bowl. A stand mixer stir together the flour, baking powder, baking powder, powder... And it turns out mixed up some more quick bread batter, time... Suggestion, and got a message something like “ you are commenting ( or submitting ). While searching for ways to add iron to my comment and 1/2 cup warm (... Before i put on a rack for 5 minutes for ways to add iron to comment... Strap molasses yesterday afternoon white whole wheat flour have gone rancid ve never tried molasses on... Baked breads & muffins suggested by manufacturer family loved it, and everything else just as you wrote also to! Until a digital thermometer inserted into the dry ingredients alternately with applesauce mixture to egg mixture made three quick... Today and had to try a piece before i put it away ’ til tomorrow Facebook, Subscribe our. Toast at breakfast or for sandwiches at lunch it freezes well, and the honey! Haven ’ t has cooled to warm ways to add iron to my comment happy to hear that should somewhat... Than any natural sweetener is best to buy organic natural sweeteners in the family liked the taste of either these. Shared your web site in my baked goods contribute your own, Follow us 5x and it really... Roommate Grace and i have been baking using honey and i love pumpkin bread, i just made and.