Finlinson Bread

*Tip 1: You can add oil with yeast/molasses mixture but use the same measuring cup, measuring oil first. That way the molasses doesn't stick to the edges and it's easy to pour out. Or just spray the measuring cup with Pam.

*Tip 2: If you feel your bread may be a little on the sticky side, add flour to the countertops and your hands to prevent stickiness on your hands. If you feel your break may have a little too much flour, put Pam on the countertops and on your hands.

Finlinson Bread
Recipe from the Finlinsons
Makes 5 smaller loaves or 4 larger loaves

3 Tablespoons Yeast
5 Cups Hot Water
1 Cup Molasses (or honey or mix)
2 Eggs
3/4 Cup Oil
2 Tablespoons Salt
Approx. 12-13 Cups Flour (I like a mix of white and wheat flour)

In hot water add molasses and yeast. Let yeast rise (approx. 10 mins.). Add 6 cups of flour. Mix. Add eggs, oil, and salt. Add the rest of the flour until it pulls away from the edges (dough form, but better to have too little flour than too much flour). Knead dough (I let it spin in the Bosch mixer for 5 minutes). Let rise about 10-30 minutes or until double. Place inside greased bread pans. Bake at 325 for about 30 minutes or until tops are browned and cooked through. Butter tops.