Best 9 Boston Brown Bread Ii Recipes

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"Boston Brown Bread II" is a classic dessert bread with a moist, dense texture and a slightly sweet flavor. It is typically made with cornmeal, flour, molasses, and raisins, and can be enjoyed plain or with butter, cream, or ice cream. This article will guide you through the process of making the perfect Boston Brown Bread II, providing tips and tricks to ensure a delicious and satisfying result. Whether you're a seasoned baker or a novice cook, follow along to discover the secrets of creating this iconic New England treat.

Here are our top 9 tried and tested recipes!

AUTHENTIC BOSTON BROWN BREAD



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The rustic, old-fashioned flavor of this hearty Boston brown bread is out of this world! -Sharon Delaney-Chronis, South Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 1h10m

Yield 1 loaf (12 slices).

Number Of Ingredients 13

1/2 cup cornmeal
1/2 cup whole wheat flour
1/2 cup rye flour
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 cup buttermilk
1/3 cup molasses
2 tablespoons brown sugar
1 tablespoon canola oil
3 tablespoons chopped walnuts, toasted
3 tablespoons raisins
Cream cheese, softened, optional

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the first six ingredients. In another bowl, whisk the buttermilk, molasses, brown sugar and oil. Stir into dry ingredients just until moistened. Fold in walnuts and raisins. Transfer to a greased 8x4-in. loaf pan; cover with foil., Place pan on a rack in a boiling-water canner or other large, deep pot; add 1 in. of hot water to pot. Bring to a gentle boil; cover and steam for 45-50 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, adding more water to the pot as needed. , Remove pan from the pot; let stand for 10 minutes before removing bread from pan to a wire rack. Serve with cream cheese if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 124 calories, Fat 3g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 1mg cholesterol, Sodium 145mg sodium, Carbohydrate 23g carbohydrate (10g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 3g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

BOSTON BROWN BREAD III



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Absolutely fabulous, tastes just like the brown bread I had on my trip to Boston!

Provided by PARADIGMGIRL

Categories     100+ Breakfast and Brunch Recipes     Breakfast Bread Recipes

Time 1h

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 cups whole wheat flour
1 cup all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
⅔ cup firmly packed brown sugar
¼ cup molasses
2 cups buttermilk

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour a 9x5 inch loaf pan, knocking out excess flour.
  • In a large bowl, whisk together whole wheat flour, all-purpose flour, baking soda, and brown sugar. Mix in molasses and buttermilk until just combined. Pour batter into prepared pan.
  • Bake for one hour, or until done. Cool on a wire rack for 5 minutes, and then remove from pan. Cool completely before slicing.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 188.3 calories, Carbohydrate 41.5 g, Cholesterol 1.6 mg, Fat 0.8 g, Fiber 2.7 g, Protein 5.2 g, SaturatedFat 0.3 g, Sodium 453.6 mg, Sugar 17.7 g

BOSTON BROWN BREAD



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This is a recipe from Milwaukee,Wisconsin. It is is a favorite of mine. I bake it in cans, so the loaves are round. Very nice when you make up GOODIE baskets, especially liked by elderly people.

Provided by out of here

Categories     Quick Breads

Time 1h

Yield 10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 cup chopped dates
3/4 cup raisins
3/4 cup chopped walnuts
3 tablespoons oleo
1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
1 cup boiling water
2 eggs
1 cup sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour

Steps:

  • Put dates, raisins, oleo, and baking soda in a large bowl.
  • Pour the boiling water over this mixture. Mix then let cool.
  • Beat 2 eggs, sugar, and vanilla until creamy.
  • Add the cooled mixture alternately with the flour.Stir in nuts.
  • Bake in 3-1# cans that have been well greased.
  • Bake at 350 degrees for 45-55 minutes.
  • Cool slightly, then run a butter knife around the inside edge of can to loosen bread. Pull out gently and wrap while still partly warm in plastic wrap. This keeps the round loaves moist.
  • These freeze well. When baking these, I usually double the recipe and freeze half for gifts.
  • This is delicious! It does not taste at all like the can stuff in the store.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 343.4, Fat 10.5, SaturatedFat 1.5, Cholesterol 42.3, Sodium 245.3, Carbohydrate 60, Fiber 3, Sugar 38.1, Protein 5.7

BOSTON BROWN BREAD



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A New England staple, this wholesome bread uses three different kinds of flour and is baked in a can. Martha made this recipe on episode 706 of Martha Bakes.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Breakfast & Brunch Recipes     Bread Recipes

Yield Makes 1 large or 2 small loaves

Number Of Ingredients 11

Unsalted butter, room temperature, for cans
1/2 cup graham flour
1/2 cup rye flour
1/2 cup yellow cornmeal
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1 cup sour cream
1/2 cup molasses
1/4 cup water
1/2 cup raisins (optional)

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees with the rack placed in the lower third. Generously butter one 28-ounce can (or two 15 1/2-ounce cans). Set a kettle of water to a boil.
  • In a large bowl, whisk together graham and rye flours, cornmeal, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Stir in sour cream, molasses, and water. Fold in raisins, if using. Pour batter into prepared can.
  • Place can in a deep pot with a tight-fitting lid (foil may also be used) and add enough boiling water to come halfway up the sides of the can. Cover the pot and bake until a cake tester inserted in the center comes out clean, about 1 1/4 hours for 28-ounce bread or about 55 minutes for 15 1/2-ounce breads.
  • Remove can from water and let cool slightly on a wire rack. Turn out bread, shaking can if necessary to loosen. Return to rack to cool completely.

BOSTON BROWN BREAD



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Provided by Jasper White

Categories     Bread     Bake     Steam     Thanksgiving

Yield Makes 1 loaf

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 tablespoon unsalted butter for greasing
1 1/2 cups brown-bread flour*
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/3 cup dark molasses
1 cup milk
1/2 cup dried currants or raisins
*A specialty of New England, brown-bread flour is a mixture of whole wheat, rye and cornmeal or johnnycake meal. It can be purchased already mixed or made by simply combining equal parts of wheat and rye flour and cornmeal.

Steps:

  • 1. Preheat the oven to 325 degrees.
  • 2. Generously grease a 1-quart pudding mold or 1-pound coffee can. Combine the flour, baking soda and salt in a mixing bowl. Stir in the molasses and milk. Fold in the currants.
  • 3. Fill the mold or coffee can with batter. It should come up about two-thirds of the way. Cover the top with foil and tie securely with a string to make it airtight.
  • 4. Place in a deep baking pan and fill the pan with boiling water, to come halfway up the side of the mold.
  • 5. Place in the preheated oven and allow to steam for 2 hours, checking the water level after 1 hour. Add more boiling water if needed. Check by sticking a skewer into the bread; it will come out clean when done. Remove string and foil and allow to cool for 1 hour before unmolding.

BOSTON BROWN BREAD



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Provided by Alton Brown

Categories     side-dish

Time 2h30m

Yield 2 (4-inch) loaves

Number Of Ingredients 13

Nonstick spray
Boiling water
2 1/2 ounces whole wheat flour
2 1/2 ounces rye flour
2 1/2 ounces cornmeal
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground allspice
6 ounces molasses, by weight
8 1/2 ounces buttermilk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon orange zest

Steps:

  • Move a rack to the bottom third of the oven and heat the oven to 325 degrees F.
  • Spray the insides of the cans with nonstick spray and place set a deep 3-quart oven-safe pot. Begin heating enough boiling water to come halfway up the sides of the cans when poured into the pot.
  • In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together the wheat flour, rye flour, cornmeal, baking soda, baking powder, salt and allspice. Add the molasses, buttermilk, vanilla and zest and whisk to combine. Divide the mixture evenly between the prepared cans. Cover the top with a double thickness of aluminum foil and tie securely with string. Pour the boiling water into the pot. Carefully place in the oven and bake for 1 hour and 15 minutes or until the edges of the bread begin to pull away from the sides of the cans. Remove the cans from the pot of water, uncover, place on a cooling rack and cool 1 hour before removing bread from the cans. Serve with baked beans or slice, toast and serve with cream cheese.

BOSTON BROWN BREAD



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This bread dates back to Colonial days. Made from rye and wheat flours, cornmeal, molasses and raisins. Boston Brown Bread is always steamed (rather than baked) in a large can or mold. It is traditionally served along with a steaming plate of Boston Baked Beans.

Provided by - Carla -

Categories     Breads

Yield 10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 cups rye meal
2 cups cornmeal
2 cups whole wheat flour
1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 1/3 cups dark molasses
4 cups milk
2 cups seedless raisins
4 tablespoons unsalted butter
hot water
aluminum foil
butcher's kitchen twine, and one 16 oz. coffee can, empty and clean

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375 F.
  • Grease a 16 oz coffee can (or 1 qt pudding mold or baking dish) with butter.
  • In a large bowl, combine both wheat and rye flours, cornmeal, baking soda and salt.
  • Stir in molasses and milk; add raisins and mix to blend.
  • Fill coffee can (or mold/baking dish) with batter; it should come up to about 2/3 of the way to the top.
  • Cover top of the can with foil and tie with butcher's twine to make it airtight.
  • Place can (or mold/baking dish) into a larger, deep baking dish.
  • Using a pitcher, carefully pour hot water into the baking dish so that the water comes about halfway up the outside of the coffee can (or mold/baking dish); place in the oven.
  • Allow bread to steam for 2 hours, check water level after 1 hour and add more water if needed.
  • To check if the bread is done, carefully remove twine and foil and stick a wooden skewer into the middle and pull it out.
  • If the Skewer is clean, the bread is done; if the bread needs additional cooking time, cover with new foil and twine and allow to steam until done.
  • Enjoy!

BOSTON BROWN BREAD II



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This bread is so tasty because the raisins soak overnight and then release their moisture into the bread as it bakes. It's a great bread for raisin lovers.

Provided by Allrecipes

Categories     Quick Bread

Time 14h30m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 cup white sugar
1 ½ cups raisins
2 teaspoons baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon margarine
1 ½ cups boiling water
1 egg
2 cups all-purpose flour

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, mix together sugar, raisins, baking soda, salt, margarine and boiling water. Cover and let stand overnight.
  • The following day, preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease a 9x5 inch loaf pan.
  • Beat egg and flour into raisin mixture. Pour batter into prepared pan.
  • Bake in preheated oven for 1 hour, or until a toothpick inserted into center of the loaf comes out clean.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 208.4 calories, Carbohydrate 47 g, Cholesterol 15.5 mg, Fat 1.6 g, Fiber 1.2 g, Protein 3.2 g, SaturatedFat 0.3 g, Sodium 422.1 mg, Sugar 27.5 g

BOSTON BROWN BREAD



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Baking this bread in coffee cans lends to its interesting shape. At Christmas, I often make gift boxes for friends and family featuring this bread and various spreads.

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 1h30m

Yield 2 loaves.

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 eggs
2 cups packed brown sugar
1 cup molasses
4 cups buttermilk
4 cups whole wheat flour
2 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons salt
2 teaspoons baking soda
1 cup raisins
1 cup chopped walnuts
Butter or cream cheese, optional

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, beat eggs and brown sugar. Add molasses and buttermilk; mix well. Combine the flours, salt and baking soda; stir into egg mixture just until moistened. Fold in raisins and walnuts. , Transfer to two greased 9x5-in. loaf pans. Bake at 325° for 80-85 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks. Serve with butter or cream cheese if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 212 calories, Fat 3g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 15mg cholesterol, Sodium 273mg sodium, Carbohydrate 43g carbohydrate (24g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 5g protein.

Tips:

  • Ensure accurate measurements: Precise measurements of ingredients are crucial for successful baking. Use measuring cups and spoons, and level off dry ingredients using a knife or straight edge.
  • Quality ingredients matter: Use fresh, high-quality ingredients whenever possible. Fresh buttermilk, molasses, and raisins will yield better results compared to older or lower-quality counterparts.
  • Don't overmix the batter: Overmixing can result in a dense, tough bread. Mix just until the ingredients are well combined.
  • Bake at the right temperature: The ideal oven temperature for Boston brown bread is 350°F (175°C). Ensure your oven is preheated before placing the bread inside.
  • Cover the bread while baking: Covering the bread with foil or a lid during the first half of baking helps create a moist environment, resulting in a tender crumb.
  • Allow the bread to cool completely: Once baked, let the bread cool completely before slicing and serving. This allows the flavors to meld and the bread to set properly.

Conclusion:

Boston brown bread is a delightful and versatile bread that can be enjoyed in various ways. With its slightly sweet, molasses-infused flavor and tender crumb, it complements both savory and sweet dishes. Whether served warm with butter or toasted with your favorite toppings, Boston brown bread is a delicious and satisfying addition to any meal. Experiment with different recipes to find your preferred variation, and enjoy the comforting taste of this classic New England treat.

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