Molasses Wheat Bread

Rating: 3.18 stars
33 Ratings
  • 5 star values: 4
  • 4 star values: 5
  • 3 star values: 18
  • 2 star values: 5
  • 1 star values: 1

There are many good recipes for healthy whole-wheat breads, but all yeast versions take several hours to make. This quick bread uses baking powder and soda to leaven it instead. It is good for sandwiches, as a snack, or toasted with peanut butter or jam. If you need two loaves, freeze the extra bread for later use.

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Ingredients

Directions

  • Grind flax seeds in a spice mill or a clean coffee grinder until fine. Set aside. Heat oven to 375 degrees with rack in center. Lightly grease two 9-by-4 1/2-inch loaf pans with canola oil.

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  • In a large bowl, sift or whisk together whole-wheat flour, all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Add canola oil, buttermilk, and molasses, and stir until well blended. Stir in wheat germ and reserved flax seeds. Divide batter evenly between the two prepared pans. Even out tops with a spatula.

  • Bake until a cake tester inserted in the middle comes out clean, about 45 minutes. Remove from oven, and transfer to a cooling rack.

Cook's Notes

The bread may be frozen, double-wrapped in plastic wrap, up to 3 weeks, or refrigerated up to 1 week.

Reviews (4)

33 Ratings
  • 5 star values: 4
  • 4 star values: 5
  • 3 star values: 18
  • 2 star values: 5
  • 1 star values: 1
Anonymous
Rating: Unrated
04/16/2017
I made this and while baking, smelled fantastic! Tasted even better than it smelled.
Anonymous
Rating: Unrated
12/12/2014
This is one fantastic quick bread! The baked appearance was not the best but just cut in to it and take a bite and you will definitely make this again. I ate it with a mixture of butter and marmalade which was really nice. It is almost like a bran muffin loaf but not as sweet and it could go either way----as a mildly sweet cake or a great bread for savory toppings. Give it a try! You won't be disappointed.
Anonymous
Rating: Unrated
03/10/2009
Delicious bread! Wonderful smell of molasses fills the kitchen while baking, but does not overwhelm the flavor of the bread. It is understated and so good with a pat of organic butter on top.
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Anonymous
Rating: Unrated
05/11/2008
Two thumbs up!!! for this delicious bread. It's easy to made no yeast added. No hassle! My whole family just loved it even my dad, not whole-meal fan.Truly, recommended spread with peanut butter and drizzle with honey.. yummy yummy!!!
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