Anadama Bread

• 1 cup warm milk
• 1 package fresh yeast or 1 package dried yeast
• 1/4 cup blackstrap molasses
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 1/2 cup cornmeal
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour

1. In a larg bowl, dissolve the yeast in the warm milk.
2. Stir in the molasses and butter.
3. Add the cornmeal and 1 cup flour and beat vigorously until smooth.
4. Mix in salt and enough remaiing flour to make a stiff daough.
5. Knead until smooth and elastic.
6. Form dough into a ball and place it in a lightly oiled bowl.
7. Turn it once to coat the surface with oil.
8. Cover with a cloth and place in a warm area until it has doubled in sizeapprox 1 1/2- 2 hours.
9. A closed car in a sunny spot is a good location.
10. Punch the dough down and let it rest for 10 minutes.
11. Shape into 1 large loaf and place in well greased loaf tins.
12. Allow to rise until almost doubled45-60 minutes.
13. Brush tops with beaten egg.
14. Bake in a preheated 375 deg F oven for 30-35 minutes until the crust is golden brown and the loaf sounds hollow when tapped on the bottom.

warm milk, yeast, molasses, butter, cornmeal, salt, flour

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/anadama-bread-51348 (may not work)