MALT BREAD

DEMPSTER'S MALT BREAD (copycat recipe) 

3 cups water, divided 
2 tbsp. dried yeast 
1/3 cup molasses 
2/3 cup malt extract (from the local brew shop) 
1/3 cup butter softened 
1 tbsp. brown sugar 
1 cup dark raisins 
2 eggs, beaten 
2 tsp salt 
7 cups whole wheat flour 
white flour to roll in 
 
Oil three 8 inch loaf pans. Start the yeast in 1 cup of warm water and let sit for 10 or 15 mins. Boil 1 cup of water and put the 2 teabags in to steep for 5 mins. Take tea bags out and stir in the butter to melt. Blend (puree) the raisins with 1 cup of the water. Mix all ingredients in bowl. Oil a metal bowl and place the dough in to rise in a warm place for the first rise for about 1 1/2 hours. Place dough on a floured surface and divide into 3. Place each in a loaf pan and let sit in a warm place for the second rise for at least a 1/2 hour. Bake at 350 degrees F for 25-35 minutes.

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