Best 20 Brown Bread Recipes

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Brown bread is a delicious and versatile bread that can be enjoyed for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. It is made with whole wheat flour, which is higher in fiber and nutrients than white flour. Brown bread can be made with a variety of different ingredients, including nuts, seeds, and dried fruits. It can also be made with different types of flour, such as rye flour or oat flour. Whether you're a novice baker or a seasoned pro, there's a brown bread recipe out there that's perfect for you. With its nutty flavor and hearty texture, brown bread is a great addition to any meal.

Let's cook with our recipes!

HOMEMADE BROWN BREAD



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This yummy bread has a light texture and includes richly flavored ingredients like molasses, brown sugar and oats. One moist slice from these lovely loaves absolutely calls for another. -Maria Costello, Monroe, North Carolina

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 50m

Yield 2 loaves.

Number Of Ingredients 11

1-1/2 cups boiling water
1 cup old-fashioned oats
2 tablespoons shortening
2 teaspoons salt
1 package (1/4 ounce) active dry yeast
3/4 cup warm water (110° to 115°)
1/2 teaspoon sugar
1/4 cup packed brown sugar
1/4 cup molasses
4-3/4 to 5-1/4 cups all-purpose flour
Melted butter

Steps:

  • In a bowl, combine first four ingredients. Cool to 110°-115°. In a bowl, dissolve yeast in warm water. Sprinkle with sugar. Add oat mixture, brown sugar, molasses and 3 cups flour; mix well. Stir in enough remaining flour to form a soft dough., Turn onto a floured surface and knead until smooth and elastic, about 6-8 minutes. Place in a greased bowl; turn once to grease top. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 1 hour., Punch dough down. Divide in half; shape into loaves. Place in two greased 9x5-in. loaf pans. Cover and let rise until doubled, about 30-45 minutes. , Preheat oven to 375°. Bake 30-35 minutes or until golden brown. Remove from pans to wire racks to cool. Brush with butter.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 98 calories, Fat 1g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 150mg sodium, Carbohydrate 19g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 2g protein.

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

OLD-FASHIONED BROWN BREAD



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This chewy, old-fashioned bread boasts a slightly sweet flavor that will transport you back to the old days. -Patricia Donnelly, Kings Landing, New Brunswick

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 55m

Yield 2 loaves (16 slices each).

Number Of Ingredients 7

2-1/3 cups boiling water
1 cup old-fashioned oats
1/2 cup butter, cubed
1/3 cup molasses
5-1/2 to 6-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
5 teaspoons active dry yeast
2 teaspoons salt

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, pour boiling water over oats. Stir in butter and molasses. Let stand until mixture cools to 120°-130°, stirring occasionally., In another bowl, combine 3-1/2 cups flour, yeast and salt. Beat in oat mixture until blended. Stir in enough remaining flour to form a soft dough., Turn onto a floured surface; knead until smooth and elastic, about 6-8 minutes. Place in a greased bowl, turning once to grease the top. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 1 hour., Punch dough down. Turn onto a lightly floured surface; divide in half. Shape into loaves. Place in two greased 9x5-in. loaf pans. Cover and let rise until doubled, about 30 minutes., Meanwhile, preheat oven to 375°. Bake 35-40 minutes or until golden brown. Remove from pans to wire racks to cool.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 124 calories, Fat 3g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 8mg cholesterol, Sodium 170mg sodium, Carbohydrate 21g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.

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 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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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.

BROWN SUGAR BANANA NUT BREAD I



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Deliciously sweet banana bread with plenty of vanilla flavor.

Provided by J. R. May

Categories     100+ Breakfast and Brunch Recipes     Breakfast Bread Recipes

Time 1h15m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 9

½ cup butter, softened
1 cup brown sugar
2 eggs
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
4 very ripe bananas, mashed
2 cups all-purpose flour
3 teaspoons baking powder
½ teaspoon salt
½ cup chopped walnuts

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease a 9x5 inch loaf pan.
  • In a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Stir in the eggs one at a time, beating well with each addition. Stir in vanilla and banana. In a separate bowl, sift together flour, baking powder, and salt.
  • Blend the banana mixture into the flour mixture; stir just to combine. Fold in walnuts. Pour batter into prepared pan.
  • Bake in preheated oven for 1 hour, until a toothpick inserted into center of loaf comes out clean.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 272.8 calories, Carbohydrate 37.9 g, Cholesterol 51.3 mg, Fat 12.1 g, Fiber 1.9 g, Protein 4.5 g, SaturatedFat 5.5 g, Sodium 257.3 mg, Sugar 16.9 g

BOSTON BROWN BREAD



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Bread in a can? That's right! Along with Boston baked beans, one of New England's greatest manufacturing feats has been this hearty brown bread, steamed right in the can. Serve this easy homemade version with cream cheese or salted butter. Toast if desired.

Provided by Smart Cookie

Categories     Bread     Quick Bread Recipes

Time 1h10m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 (15-ounce) cans
cooking spray
⅓ cup all-purpose flour
⅓ cup rye flour
⅓ cup fine yellow cornmeal
¾ teaspoon baking soda
½ teaspoon baking powder
½ teaspoon kosher salt
1 cup buttermilk
⅓ cup molasses
1 egg
2 tablespoons light brown sugar
½ cup dried currants
kitchen twine

Steps:

  • Clean two 15-ounce cans thoroughly and remove any labels. Spray the insides with cooking spray. Put a kettle on to boil.
  • Whisk all-purpose flour, rye, cornmeal, baking soda, baking powder, and salt together in a large bowl. Mix buttermilk, molasses, egg, and brown sugar together in a separate bowl. Combine molasses mixture with the flour mixture and stir in currants.
  • Divide the batter between the prepared cans. Cover the tops with foil lightly sprayed with cooking spray; secure with twine.
  • Place the cans on a rack inside of a large stockpot and pour the boiling water into the pot until it comes halfway up the cans. Bring to a simmer over medium heat. Place a lid on top of the pot and reduce heat to low. Continue simmering until a skewer inserted into the bread comes out with minimal moist crumbs, 35 to 40 minutes.
  • Remove the cans from the pot using tongs, remove the foil tops, and cool on a wire rack for 15 minutes. Turn cans upside down and gently shake to loosen the bread. Return to wire rack to cool completely.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 207.2 calories, Carbohydrate 45 g, Cholesterol 32.6 mg, Fat 1.6 g, Fiber 2.1 g, Protein 4.6 g, SaturatedFat 0.5 g, Sodium 422.3 mg, Sugar 24.8 g

IRISH BROWN BREAD



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This is a delicious brown bread closest to what we ate while in Ireland. It isn't Irish soda bread, which has a completely different taste and texture. We LOVE this recipe!

Provided by Julie Taylor

Categories     Bread     Quick Bread Recipes

Time 1h30m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 cup all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons white sugar
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
½ teaspoon salt
1 ½ tablespoons butter
2 cups whole wheat flour
¼ cup quick-cooking oatmeal
1 ½ cups nonfat plain yogurt
1 teaspoon milk, or more as needed

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
  • Lightly grease a baking sheet.
  • Mix all-purpose flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a bowl.
  • Cut butter into flour mixture with a pastry blender or 2 knives until the mixture forms fine crumbs.
  • Stir whole-wheat flour and quick-cooking oatmeal into the butter mixture.
  • Gently stir yogurt into the oatmeal mixture. If mixture is too dry to hold together, add 1 teaspoon milk at a time, just until dough holds together; it should not be sticky.
  • Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured work surface; knead gently about 5 times to form a ball.
  • Place the dough in the center of the prepared baking sheet; cut a large 'X' in the top of the loaf.
  • Bake in preheated oven until well browned, about 40 minutes; transfer to a rack to cool. Bread can be served warm or cold.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 150.2 calories, Carbohydrate 28.1 g, Cholesterol 4.4 mg, Fat 2.1 g, Fiber 2.9 g, Protein 5.8 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Sodium 266.9 mg, Sugar 4.6 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.

BROWN BREAD



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This is my mother-in-laws famous brown bread recipe. We find these rolls at every family gathering! I reach for this recipe over and over again when we are craving bread for it has so few ingredients and so easy to make. My kids make a meal out of it in the mornings especially when they get to slather their own homemade strawberry jam over the top! Makes 3 loaves or 48 rolls

Provided by smoke alarm jr

Categories     Yeast Breads

Time 3h45m

Yield 3 loaves, 48 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

3 3/4 cups warm water
1/4 cup warm water (100 to 110 degrees F)
1 1/2 tablespoons salt
1 cup molasses
1/2 cup melted Crisco
1 fresh yeast cakes or 3 teaspoons dry yeast
1 teaspoon sugar
6 -10 cups flour

Steps:

  • Mix the yeast, sugar, and 1/4 cup of warm water.
  • Let sit for 5 minutes.
  • (Yeast is good if it foams!) In large bowl combine water, salt, molasses, and Crisco.
  • Stir until salt dissolves.
  • Add the yeast mixture and stir well.
  • Sift in 6 cups of flour and stir until mixed well.
  • Keep adding flour until mixture becomes too hard to stir.
  • Flop the dough onto a well floured surface and knead 6-8 minutes.
  • Place dough in large greased bowl, cover, set in warm place and let raise until double in size.
  • Punch dough down and with greased hands form into 3 loaves and place in greased loaf pans or form into approx.
  • 48 rolls and place in greased pans.
  • Preheat oven to 350.
  • Let formed dough rise.
  • Cook in preheated oven at 350 for 40-45 minutes.
  • Let bread/rolls sit in pans for 5-10 minutes then finish cooling on wire racks.
  • Brush butter over the tops and ENJOY!

BROWN BREAD



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This bread is steamed in cans. My Gram saved small coffee cans for this. Gram didn't have a steamer so she used a tin pie plate with holes in it turned upside down in a large covered pot with 4 inches of water.

Provided by RAINVILLE

Categories     Bread     Quick Bread Recipes

Time 2h15m

Yield 20

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 cup bread flour
1 cup whole wheat flour
1 cup cornmeal
1 cup molasses
2 cups water
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • In large bowl, stir together bread flour, whole wheat flour, cornmeal, baking soda. Stir in molasses and water; mix until combined. Pour batter into two lightly greased coffee cans, fill about 2/3 full.
  • Place loaves into a steamer, cover and steam over low heat. Steam for 1 hour and 45 minutes, until loaves are set.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 93.4 calories, Carbohydrate 22.1 g, Fat 0.3 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 1.3 g, Sodium 186.1 mg, Sugar 9.2 g

BREAD MACHINE BROWN BREAD



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Make and share this Bread Machine Brown Bread recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Boies

Categories     Yeast Breads

Time 3h5m

Yield 1 loaf, 15 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

9 ounces lukewarm water
1 1/2 tablespoons powdered milk
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
1/3 cup molasses
1/2 cup oats
3 cups flour
3 tablespoons butter or 3 tablespoons margarine
1 teaspoon yeast

Steps:

  • Add all ingredients in order of the recipe.
  • Use basic 2 pound loaf setting.

BOSTON BROWN BREAD(BREAD MACHINE)



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Make and share this Boston Brown Bread(Bread Machine) recipe from Food.com.

Provided by ratherbeswimmin

Categories     Yeast Breads

Time 3h45m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 1/4 cups water
1/4 cup nonfat dry milk powder
1 1/4 teaspoons salt
2 tablespoons packed brown sugar
1 tablespoon light molasses
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
2 cups wheat flour
1 1/4 cups bread flour
1 teaspoon bread machine yeast or 1 teaspoon instant yeast

Steps:

  • Measure ingredients into the baking pan in the order recommended by the manufacturer.
  • Insert pan into the oven chamber.
  • Select Whole Wheat cycle.
  • When the baking cycle ends, immediately remove the bread from the pan and place it on a rack.
  • Let cool to room temperature before slicing.

BROWN BREAD



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Provided by Ree Drummond : Food Network

Time 4h

Yield 2 country loaves

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 1/2 cups warm coffee (about 100 degrees F)
1 tablespoon brown sugar
2 1/4 teaspoons active dry yeast
2 1/4 cups bread flour
1 1/2 cups whole-wheat flour
1 tablespoon cocoa powder
1/3 cup honey
2 tablespoons salted butter, softened
2 tablespoons molasses
Olive oil, for greasing and drizzling

Steps:

  • Mix together the warm coffee and brown sugar in a small pitcher. Mix in the yeast and set aside for a couple minutes to bloom.
  • In the bowl of an electric mixer, mix together the bread flour, whole-wheat flour and cocoa powder. Add in the coffee/yeast mixture, as well as the honey, butter and molasses. With the dough attachment, mix on medium until a ball begins to form, about 2 minutes. Reduce the speed to low and knead for an additional 6 minutes.
  • Grease a large bowl with olive oil; put the dough in it and cover with plastic wrap. Place in a warm spot in the kitchen and let rise until doubled in size, about 2 hours.
  • Divide the dough in half, form into 2 tight balls and put on a baking sheet. Drizzle the tops with olive oil and cover very loosely with plastic wrap. Allow to rise again for 45 minutes to 1 hour.
  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.
  • When the dough is ready, remove the plastic wrap. With a serrated knife, cut an X in the top of each round. Carefully transfer the dough to two 10-inch cast-iron skillets. Place both skillets on the center rack of the oven and bake until the crusts are browned and the centers are set, about 30 minutes. Transfer to a cooling rack and allow to cool for at least 15 minutes before slicing.

BEST-EVER OATMEAL BROWN BREAD



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Enjoy this brown bread made with oatmeal, flaxseed and whole wheat flour - deliciously wholesome bread!

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Side Dish

Time 3h10m

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 1/2 cups Gold Medal™ whole wheat flour
1 cup Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour
2/3 cup packed dark brown sugar
1/2 cup old-fashioned oats
1/3 cup ground flaxseed or flaxseed meal
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
1 2/3 cups buttermilk

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F. Spray 8x4-inch loaf pan with cooking spray.
  • In large bowl, mix flours, brown sugar, oats, the flaxseed, baking soda and salt. Stir in buttermilk just until mixed. Pour batter into pan. Sprinkle with 1 tablespoon oats.
  • Bake 45 to 55 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool in pan on cooling rack 5 minutes. Remove from pan to cooling rack. Cool completely, about 2 hours, before slicing.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 140, Carbohydrate 27 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Fiber 3 g, Protein 4 g, SaturatedFat 0 g, ServingSize 1 Slice, Sodium 250 mg, Sugar 10 g, TransFat 0 g

GRANDMA'S BROWN BREAD (GRAHAM BREAD)



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A very old-fashioned basic quick bread using graham (or whole wheat) flour. My Grandma made it at all holidays... hence the name. She was born in the mid 1880's and probably learned the recipe from her own mother. I had to write it down by standing at her elbow as she made it! Since there is no shortening in this recipe... I recommend whole milk... but skim also works. Make sure to use baking soda... NOT baking powder. Bread is moist, dense, and flavorful.

Provided by Chef Come Lately

Categories     Quick Breads

Time 1h10m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 cups graham flour (whole wheat flour)
1 cup white flour
1 teaspoon baking soda (NOT baking powder)
1 cup molasses (dark is excellent..light OK too)
1 cup milk
1 cup chopped walnuts (optional)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 300 degrees F.
  • Grease medium sized loaf pan.
  • Mix dry ingredients together.
  • Add wet ingredients to dry.
  • Fold in nuts if desired.
  • Batter will be thick.
  • Bake in very slow 300 degree oven for about 55-60 minutes. Test near center with wooden skewer.
  • Serve warm or room temperature with butter or your favorite spread. Or alone with a cuppa tea!
  • Thanks Grandma!

BROWN-BUTTER BANANA BREAD



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The brown-butter glaze takes this deeply satisfying quick bread over the top.

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     dessert

Time 4h

Yield 10 to 12 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 1/2 sticks (12 tablespoons) unsalted butter, plus more for greasing the loaf pan
1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour (see Cook's Note)
1/4 cup granulated sugar
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon fine salt
1/2 cup packed light brown sugar
2 large eggs
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
4 very ripe bananas, mashed
1/4 cup confectioners' sugar

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Butter a 9-by-5-inch loaf pan.
  • Heat the butter over medium-low heat in a small saucepan until the milk solids are deep golden brown and the butter smells toasted, 15 to 20 minutes.
  • Whisk together the flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon and salt in a medium bowl.
  • Stir the brown butter so that any milk solids that have fallen to the bottom are distributed equally throughout the butter. Reserve 4 tablespoons of the brown butter for the glaze. Whisk together the remaining brown butter, brown sugar, eggs and vanilla in a medium bowl, then fold in the mashed bananas.
  • Fold the banana mixture into the flour mixture until just combined (it's OK if there are some lumps). Transfer the batter to the prepared loaf pan, and bake until the bread is golden brown and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, 1 hour to 1 hour 10 minutes. Run a knife around the edges, and let cool completely in the pan on a rack.
  • Once the bread has cooled, heat the reserved brown butter in a microwave-safe bowl in the microwave until melted, then whisk in the confectioners' sugar. Let the glaze sit at room temperature until it stiffens up a little but is still pourable, about 5 minutes. Pour and spread the brown butter over the bread. Let set. The bread can be stored at room temperature in an airtight container for up to 3 days.

BROWN SODA BREAD WITH OATS



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For years I've been trying to make a moist soda bread loaf like the kind I love to eat when I'm in Ireland. Finally I've achieved it with this recipe, which is adapted from Bon Appétit's recipe for Fallon & Byrne Soda Bread (Fallon & Byrne is a restaurant in Dublin). The bread is a whole-wheat loaf with both rolled and steel-cut (pinhead) oats, and does not have the hard crust that round soda breads can have. One reason is that the moist dough is baked at a lower temperature than free-form soda bread.

Provided by Martha Rose Shulman

Categories     breakfast, brunch, dinner, lunch, side dish

Time 1h

Yield 1 loaf, about 12 slices

Number Of Ingredients 9

Soft butter for the bread pan
125 grams (approximately 1 cup) whole-wheat flour
62 grams (approximately 1/2 cup) unbleached all-purpose or bread flour
25 grams (2 rounded tablespoons) steel-cut oats, either regular or quick-cooking
40 grams (approximately 1/3 cup) rolled oats
8 grams (approximately 2 teaspoons, tightly packed) brown sugar
3.5 grams (1/2 teaspoon) salt
10 grams (2 teaspoons) baking soda, sifted
290 grams (approximately 1 1/4 cups) buttermilk

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Butter an 8 1/2 x 4 1/2 x 2 1/2-inch bread pan.
  • In a large bowl, mix together flours, steel-cut oats, rolled oats, brown sugar, salt and sifted baking soda. Mix well with your hands.
  • Make a well in the center of flour mixture. Pour in buttermilk. Working from the center of the bowl in concentric clockwise circles, with fingers outstretched, stir buttermilk into flour mixture. (You can use a rubber spatula instead if you don't like getting dough on your hands.) This should take about a half a minute at most. Dough will be quite moist. Use a rubber spatula to scrape into bread pan and smooth out the dough to fill pan evenly ( the pan will be filled only about halfway.)
  • Place in the oven and bake 40 minutes, until dark brown and a tester inserted comes out clean. Remove from pan and cool on a rack.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 182, UnsaturatedFat 1 gram, Carbohydrate 33 grams, Fat 3 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 7 grams, SaturatedFat 1 gram, Sodium 549 milligrams, Sugar 4 grams, TransFat 0 grams

BROWN BREAD WITH RAISINS



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Created in colonial times and also called Boston brown bread, this authentic dark bread is made with cornmeal and molasses. Originally, it called for rye meal, which was available at the time.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Side Dish

Time 1h45m

Yield 32

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 cup Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour
1 cup whole wheat flour
1 cup whole-grain cornmeal
1 cup raisins
2 cups buttermilk
3/4 cup molasses
2 teaspoons baking soda
1 teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 325°F. Grease 2-quart casserole dish with shortening or cooking spray.
  • In large bowl, beat all ingredients with electric mixer on low speed 30 seconds, scraping bowl constantly. Beat on medium speed 30 seconds, scraping bowl constantly. Pour batter into casserole.
  • Bake uncovered about 1 hour or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Immediately loosen sides of bread with metal spatula and remove bread from casserole. Cool 30 minutes on cooling rack before slicing. Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 Slice, TransFat 0 g

Tips:

  • To achieve a moist and flavorful brown bread, utilize a combination of whole wheat flour and white flour. This blend provides a perfect balance of texture and taste.
  • Incorporate brown sugar into the recipe to enhance the bread's sweetness and add a hint of caramel flavor. Dark brown sugar imparts a deeper flavor compared to light brown sugar.
  • Molasses is a key ingredient that lends a rich, slightly bitter taste to the bread. It also contributes to the bread's moist texture and dark color.
  • Experiment with different types of nuts or dried fruits to add texture and flavor variations. Popular choices include walnuts, pecans, raisins, and cranberries.
  • Ensure accurate measurements of ingredients, particularly yeast, to achieve the desired rise and texture in the bread.
  • Allow the bread to cool completely before slicing and serving. This helps to preserve its shape and prevent crumbling.

Conclusion:

Embark on a culinary journey with delectable brown bread recipes that offer a symphony of flavors and textures. From classic Irish brown bread to hearty molasses brown bread, each recipe promises a unique taste experience. Remember, the key to successful baking lies in precise measurements, attention to detail, and a touch of culinary creativity. Indulge in the wholesome goodness of homemade brown bread and savor the simple joys of baking!

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