Finn Bread In Honor Of Bertha Maki &Amp; Aili Nevala

Finn Bread In Honor Of Bertha Maki &Amp; Aili Nevala


1. Make yeast mixture in a large glass bowl.

2. The sugar will "proof" the yeast. It will bubble. Stir a few times to make sure it is all dissolved.

3. In a very large bowl, mix the batter mixture and add the yeast mixture to it.

4. Stir and mix well.

5. To make the dough add flour 1 cup at a time and mix inches The dough should be stiff and not stick to your hands. Note: This may take more flour than is stated. Depends on where you live and your altitude. Make sure the dough is stiff.

6. Rub 1 tbsp margarine inside a large bowl; place dough in bowl, cover with a moist warm cloth and let rise until double. It takes about 1 hour. Do not put in a draft or cold kitchen.

7. Punch down and let rest for about 10 minutes.

8. Spray Pam into round cake pans. This makes 6 round loafs. Cut the dough into 6 equal portions. Form round loafs with your hands.

9. Place in the cake pans. Prick with a fork across the top of the dough about 4 times.

10. Let set 15 to 20 minutes.

11. Preheat oven to 375°F.

12. Bake about 35 minutes. Until the round loaves are light brown and tops are firm.

13. Option: You may brush the tops of the loaves with an egg wash which is one beaten egg and 1 tsp water after the bread has cooked for about 25 minutes.

14. When cool, this bread can be double wrapped and frozen.

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