Ah! Thanks for confirming—you mean “motor bread”, the dense, hearty bread often used by outdoorsmen, hikers, or “motor” enthusiasts as a durable, high-energy bread. Think of it as a slightly sweet, sturdy bread that stores well and keeps you going—perfect for sandwiches or to eat on the go. 🥖
Here’s a classic Motor Bread recipe:
🥖 Motor Bread (Hearty, Dense Loaf)
Ingredients
- 2 cups warm milk (110°F / 43°C)
- 2 tsp active dry yeast
- ¼ cup sugar or honey
- 1 tsp salt
- 4 cups all-purpose flour (or part whole wheat for extra heartiness)
- 2 tbsp butter, softened
- Optional: ½ cup oats, raisins, or nuts for texture
Instructions
- Activate yeast
- Warm milk + sugar. Sprinkle yeast on top and let it sit 5–10 min until foamy.
- Mix dough
- In a bowl, combine flour and salt.
- Add yeast mixture and butter. Mix into a soft dough.
- Knead
- Knead on floured surface 8–10 min until smooth and elastic.
- First rise
- Place in a greased bowl, cover, and let rise 1–1.5 hours until doubled.
- Shape & second rise
- Punch down, shape into a loaf, place in greased loaf pan.
- Cover and rise another 30–40 minutes.
- Bake
- Preheat oven 350°F (175°C).
- Bake 35–40 minutes until golden brown and hollow-sounding when tapped.
- Cool & enjoy
- Let cool completely before slicing (if you can wait 😄).
Tips & Variations
- Sweeter motor bread: add ¼ cup molasses or maple syrup.
- Extra dense & hearty: replace 1 cup flour with whole wheat flour or add ½ cup oats.
- Camping-friendly: slices freeze well and toast beautifully.
If you want, I can give a super-traditional “motor bread” recipe that’s slightly sweet, packed with oats, raisins, and perfect for sandwiches—the kind that keeps for days.
Do you want me to do that version?
