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Anadama Corn Bread

Reggie Dwork <reggie@jeff-and-reggie.com>
Wed, 23 Nov 2011 23:19:27 -0800
v111.n046.7
* Exported from MasterCook *

                             Bread, Anadama Corn

Recipe By     :
Serving Size  : 32    Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : Bread-Bakers Mailing List       Breads
                  Holidays                        Low Fat

    Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
    1 1/2           cups  cornmeal
       1/4           cup  wheat germ
    2 1/4           cups  whole wheat flour
    3               cups  all-purpose flour -- unbleached
    1 1/2    tablespoons  granulated yeast -- (2 packets)
    1         tablespoon  kosher salt -- or to taste
       1/4           cup  vital wheat gluten
    3 1/2           cups  lukewarm water
       1/2           cup  molasses
                          water

1. Whisk together the cornmeal, wheat germ, flours, yeast,

2. The dough can be used immediately after the initial rise, though 
it is easier to handle when cold. Refrigerate it in a lidded (not 
airtight) container and use over the next week.

3. On baking day, dust the surface of the refrigerated dough with 
flour and cut off a 1 lb (grapefruit-size) piece. Dust with more 
flour and quickly shape it into a ball by stretching the surface of 
the dough around to the bottom on all four sides, rotating the ball a 
quarter-turn as you go.

4. Allow the loaf to rest for 90 minutes (40 minutes if you're using 
fresh, unrefrigerated dough), covered loosely with plastic wrap, on a 
pizza peel prepared with cornmeal or lined with parchment paper. 
Alternatively, you can let the loaf rest on a silicone mat or greased 
cookie sheet.

5. Thirty minutes before baking time, preheat the oven to 450F, with 
a baking stone placed on the middle rack. Place an empty broiler tray 
on any other rack that won't interfere with the rising bread.

6. Just before baking, use a pastry brush to paint the top crust with 
water. Using a serrated knife, slash the loaf with quarterinch-deep 
parallel cuts.

7. Slide the loaf directly onto the hot stone (or place the silicone 
mat or cookie sheet on the stone). Pour a cup of hot tap water into 
the broiler tray, and quickly close the oven door. Bake for about 30 
minutes, until richly browned and firm. If you used parchment paper, 
a silicone mat or a cookie sheet under the loaf, carefully peel it 
off two-thirds of the way through baking. (Smaller or larger loaves 
will require some adjustments in resting and baking time.

8. Allow the bread to cool on a rack before slicing.


Description:
    "Native American-inspired loaf sweetened with molasses."
Source:
    "Artisan Bread in Five Minutes a Day"
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Per Serving (excluding unknown items): 121 Calories; 1g Fat (4.6% 
calories from fat); 5g Protein; 24g Carbohydrate; 2g Dietary Fiber; 
0mg Cholesterol; 183mg Sodium.  Exchanges: 1 1/2 Grain(Starch); 0 
Lean Meat; 0 Fat; 0 Other Carbohydrates.

NOTES : This classic combination of corn and molasses is perfect at 
Thanksgiving or served with a hearty stew. This loaf spreads and 
bakes flatter than most corn breads.

Molasses is an unrefined sweetener that imparts much more flavor 
complexity than white sugar. There are bitter and caramel notes to 
savor, and it beautifully rounds out the rough edges in the whole 
wheat we used to boost the fiber and vitamin content of the bread.

This recipe makes enough dough for four 1 lb loaves, and can be 
doubled or halved.