Eucharistic Bread

A quick and easy bread to make for communion services. This bread is just a little sweet and can be shaped whichever way you like.

• Preparation Time: 20 mins
• Cooking Time: 40 mins
• Total Time: 60 mins
• Calories: 104 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 3 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 tablespoons honey
• 1 cup water
• ¼ cup shortening
• ¼ cup brown sugar
• ½ tablespoon salt

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease two baking sheets.

Step 2

In a large mixing bowl, combine flour, sugar, salt and baking soda. Stir in honey, shortening and water. Mix dough until it is smooth and well developed. Turn dough out onto a lightly floured surface and knead until smooth and supple, about 8 minutes.

Step 3

Divide the dough into two equal pieces and form into loaves. Place loaves on prepared baking sheets.

Step 4

Bake in preheated oven for 35 to 40 minutes, or until golden.