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    Mom's Shredded Wheat Bread

    * Exported from MasterCook *

    Mom's Shredded Wheat Bread

    Recipe By : Sandy's Recipe Journal
    Serving Size : 6 Preparation Time :0:00
    Categories : Breads

    Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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    2 cups water -- boiling
    2 shredded wheat biscuits -- shredded
    1/3 cup sugar
    1 teaspoon salt
    1/3 cup molasses
    3 tablespoons shortening
    1 package active dry yeast
    1/2 cup warm water
    6 cups all-purpose flour

    Pour the 2 cups boiling water over the 2 shredded wheat biscuits. Add the sugar, salt, molasses and shortening; let cool.
    Dissolve the yeast in the lukewarm water. Combine with the above ingredients, adding 6 to 7 cups flour until batter forms a firm dough. Cover and let rise until doubled. Knead and divide. Place each loaf in a greased 9-inch loaf pan; cover and let rise again until doubled. Bake 15 minutes at 425 F. reduce heat to 375 F. and continue baking 20 to 30 minutes.

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    NOTES : Mom used to bake this bread several times a week.....it is so good and makes wonderful toast!
 

 

 

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