Molasses Iron Builder Recipes

MOLASSES WHEAT ARTISAN BREAD

Steps:

• Stir molasses & yeast into warm water.
• Mix all ingredients except extra flour.
• Combine water mixture to dry mixture.
• Knead in additional flour as needed.
• Place in greased bowl to rise, covered with towel, for 60-90 minutes.
• Punch down dough.
• Knead briefly and form to shape desired.
• Place on large half sheet pan or cookie sheet dusted with cornmeal.
• Cover with towel and let rise another 45 minutes to 1 hour.
• Bake at 350°F for 40-45 minutes.
• Cool on rack.
• Wrap in bread sack and enjoy!

MOLASSES ALMOND GRANOLA

Steps:

• 1. Preheat oven to 325°.
• 2. Combine first 3 ingredients in a food processor; pulse 10 times or until coarsely chopped. Combine oat mixture, salt, and cinnamon in a medium bowl; toss well. Spread oat mixture on a baking sheet; bake at 325° for 20 minutes or until lightly browned, stirring occasionally. Remove mixture from baking sheet; stir in currants.
• 3. Cover a baking sheet with parchment paper; coat paper with cooking spray. Combine cranberries, sugar, molasses, canola oil, and vanilla extract in a small saucepan over medium heat. Cook 4 minutes or until sugar dissolves, stirring frequently. Pour the cranberry mixture over the oat mixture, tossing to coat. Spread the granola evenly on prepared baking sheet. Bake at 325° for 15 minutes or until the mixture is lightly browned. Remove granola from oven, and cool completely. Break into small pieces. Store granola in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.

MOLASSES MAPLE GLAZED BEEF BRISKET(CROCK POT)

Steps:

• Combine cayenne pepper, salt and pepper in a small bowl. Rub mixture all over the brisket. Place brisket in resealable plastic bag.
• Combine olive oil, maple syrup, molasses, brown sugar, tomato paste, orange juice, garlic and orange peel in a small bowl. Pour mixture over brisket in plastic bag.
• Refrigerate marinated brisket for at least 2 hours or overnight, turning bag several times.
• Transfer brisket and marinade to crockpot and cook on Low for 7-9 hours or on High for 3 1/2-4 hours, turning once or twice. Adjust seasonings to taste. Slice thinly across the grain and serve. Enjoy.