Great post. I've always liked Anadama because it mimics the heft and rich flavors of whole wheat bread, while the molasses' sweetness substitutes favorably for whole wheat's sour/bitter aftertaste. And thanks for the recipe link. I've never made Anadama, but will now.

I last had Anadama bread about 2 weeks ago at my folks' in Danvers, Mass. I grew up in Beverly, Mass., next door to Danvers, and ate Anadama virtually every week from Klink's Bakery. The bakery location itself is gone now (a Dunkin' Donuts, if I recall), but Klink's still sells at area shops.

Anadama is brilliant on just about any sandwich (my Henry's chicken salad couldn't have been better), and makes the best toast imaginable.

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I've use mixes, I know lazy, and my bread machine. The Prepared Pantry has a really good mix on this bread. It's soo good toasted.
http://www.preparedpantry.com/anadama-bread-bread-machine-mixes.aspx

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YES! That's my favorite book (cooking or otherwise) and I am slowly making my way through all the formulas therein. Peter Reinhart's a true genius.

Now, his anadama is one of the easier to make in the book I think and also it is VERY VERY good, a new family favorite in fact.

My wife says it makes the best toast ever. So...there you go.

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I've never made Anadama, but will now thanks to you!

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My mom used to make this when I was a kid. It is one of my favorites. There is nothing like a thick slice of warm anadama bread with a slathering of homemade honey butter. I just might have to make some this weekend.

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I have made this bread several times and it is a real treat!. It is very moist, makes excellent toast and well, is one of my favorite bread recipes.

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