Aunt Lydia'S Molasses Bread

Prep: 15 min Cook: 45 min Serves: 12 Cuisine: American

A rich, sweet molasses bread with a tender crumb, perfect for breakfast or teatime, appealing to those who love warm, spiced baked treats with a hint of vanilla.

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Ingredients

  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1 cup molasses
  • 3 cups self-rising flour
  • 3 eggs
  • 1 cup butter
  • 1 cup milk
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla

Instructions

  1. Combine sugar, butter, molasses, and beaten eggs in a mixing bowl.
  2. Add self-rising flour and milk alternately to the mixture, stirring until smooth.
  3. Stir in vanilla extract.
  4. Pour batter into a greased baking pan.
  5. Bake at 350°F (175°C) until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, about 45 minutes.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

690 kcal 34% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 6.5g 13% DV
Total Fat 29.7g 38% DV
Carbs 85.6g 31% DV
Fiber 1.9g 7% DV
Sugar 33.4g 67% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 164.3mg 7% DV
Potassium 690mg 15% DV
Cholesterol 141mg 47% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 62.8mcg 7% DV
Vitamin C 13mg 14% DV
Vitamin D 0.4mcg 2% DV
Calcium 223.3mg 17% DV
Iron 4.5mg 25% DV
Contains Milk Egg Wheat/Gluten

Estimated from ingredients & per-serving nutrition — verify against package labels for allergies or strict diets.

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).

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