Best 9 Crockpot Boston Brown Bread Recipes

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Are you craving a warm and savory treat to relish with your family and friends? Look no further! Our journey today takes us to the comforting flavors of crockpot Boston brown bread, a New England classic that has won hearts for generations. Get ready to explore a delectable world of molasses, cornmeal, and hearty whole-wheat flour, all harmoniously blended in a single dish. With minimal effort and the magic of your crockpot, you'll create a moist, dense loaf that will leave you longing for more. So, let's embark on this culinary adventure and discover the secrets behind the perfect crockpot Boston brown bread.

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

SLOW COOKER BREAD



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Bread made in the slow cooker actually turns out a decent loaf, and it's very easy because this is a no-knead recipe. It is also quick because it requires only one rise; the second rise happens in the slow cooker. Adding seeds or rolled oats not only adds flavor, it also makes it easier to release the bread from the slow cooker.

Provided by nch

Categories     Bread     Yeast Bread Recipes

Time 4h25m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 cup lukewarm water
1 ½ teaspoons active dry yeast
2 ½ cups bread flour
1 ½ teaspoons salt
1 tablespoon lukewarm water, or more as needed
parchment paper
¼ cup sesame seeds

Steps:

  • Stir 1 cup water and yeast together in a small bowl until yeast is dissolved. Let sit until frothy or foamy, about 10 minutes.
  • Mix flour and salt together in a plastic container with a tight-fitting lid. Add yeast mixture and stir with a wooden spoon until evenly combined and no traces of flour remain. Add 1 to 2 tablespoons water and stir again; dough should be tacky but not wet.
  • Cover container with the lid. Let dough rise at room temperature for 1 hour.
  • Set slow cooker to High. Cut a piece of parchment paper to line the bottom of your slow cooker.
  • Dust a clean work surface with flour. Knead dough briefly with floured hands to get rid of any air pockets. Shape into a round or oval loaf depending on the shape of your slow cooker.
  • Sprinkle some of the sesame seeds on the bottom of the slow cooker. Sprinkle remaining seeds generously all around the loaf. Place dough in the slow cooker and cover with the lid.
  • Cook on High for 2 hours. Lift the lid a couple of times during cooking to release the steam. An instant-read thermometer inserted deep into the loaf should read between 200 and 210 degrees F (93 to 99 degrees C). The surface of the bread should be dry and no longer spongy. Remove the loaf and tap the bottom; it should sound hollow.
  • Remove loaf from the slow cooker. Transfer to a wire rack and let cool completely before cutting, at least 1 hour.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 130.7 calories, Carbohydrate 22.8 g, Fat 2.3 g, Fiber 1.3 g, Protein 4.5 g, SaturatedFat 0.3 g, Sodium 350.9 mg, Sugar 0.1 g

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

CROCK POT BOSTON BROWN BREAD



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Boston Brown Bread is an tradition - and although this recipe dates from the mid 1800's - with the invention of the crock pot it makes it's even simpler...The original method is to use a trivet in a kettle.

Provided by LoversDream

Categories     Breads

Time 3h25m

Yield 1 loaf

Number Of Ingredients 9

1/2 cup stone-ground rye flour
1/2 cup stone-ground yellow cornmeal
1/2 cup stone-ground graham flour (whole wheat)
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
3/8 cup molasses
1 cup milk (minus two tablespoons)
1/2 cup raisins (optional)

Steps:

  • Grease well a 1 pound coffee can - may flour if you wish.
  • Put enough water in crock pot to come halfway up the can.
  • In large bowl combine dry ingredients.
  • Combine molasses and milk then add to dry ingredients.
  • Stir in raisins, if desired.
  • Fill coffee cans about 2/3 full - cover with foil secured with rubber band.
  • Place can on trivet in crock pot, Water should come about 1/2 way up (if you cannot put the lid on the crock pot with a trivet then remove the trivet).
  • Put lid on crock pot and cook on high for 3 hours.
  • Remove from crock pot - remove foil cover and place can in 300 degree oven for 10 minutes to "dry".

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1098.2, Fat 13.1, SaturatedFat 6.2, Cholesterol 34.2, Sodium 2395.2, Carbohydrate 230.7, Fiber 18, Sugar 71.2, Protein 24.6

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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Provided by Mary Frances Heck

Categories     Bread     Milk/Cream     Breakfast     Brunch     Side     Bake     Cornmeal     Fall     Molasses     Whole Wheat     Bon Appétit     Vegetarian     Pescatarian     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     Kosher

Yield Makes 10 servings

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 tablespoon butter plus more for serving, room temperature
2 cups whole milk
1/2 cup mild-flavored (light) molasses
1/4 cup (packed) light brown sugar
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1 1/4 cups whole wheat flour
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 cup rye flour
1/3 cup cornmeal
1 tablespoons baking soda
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 cup raisins (optional)
Ingredient info: Rye flour is available at natural foods stores and some supermarkets.
Special Equipment
Two empty, clean 11-13-ounce coffee cans

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°F. Cut two 6" squares of foil. Coat insides of cans and one side of foil squares with 1 tablespoon butter. Stir milk and next 3 ingredients in a small saucepan over low heat until sugar dissolves and mixture is just warmed (do not boil). Whisk whole wheat flour and next 5 ingredients in a large bowl. Add milk mixture; whisk until smooth. Fold in raisins, if using. Divide batter between cans. Smooth tops.
  • Cover cans with foil, butter side down. Secure foil with kitchen twine. Place cans foil side up in a deep roasting pan or a heavy shallow pot. Transfer pan to oven. Pour very hot water into pan to come about 3" up sides of cans.
  • Bake until a skewer inserted through foil into the center of each loaf comes out clean, about 1 1/2 hours. Transfer to a wire rack. Let cool for 10 minutes. Run a thin knife around edges of cans. Invert to release loaves onto rack. Let cool completely. DO AHEAD: Bread can be made 3 days ahead. Wrap tightly in plastic; store at room temperature.
  • Slice bread. Serve with soft butter.

EASY 5-MINUTE BOSTON BROWN BREAD (HEALTHY/LOW-FAT)



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if you are a fan of the canned version you will love this! --- not only is this low fat, egg-free and very low in cholesterol it takes only 5 minutes to mix although there is another 5 minutes sitting time, you may use 2 cups whole wheat flour and 1 cup all-purpose flour either way works well--- for greasing the pan see my recipe#78579

Provided by Kittencalrecipezazz

Categories     Quick Breads

Time 1h10m

Yield 10-12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 cup whole wheat flour
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon salt
2 teaspoons baking soda
2/3 cup brown sugar, packed
1/4 cup molasses
2 cups low-fat buttermilk (for best results do not substitute milk)
1/2-3/4 cup raisins (or chopped dates, can use more)

Steps:

  • Set oven to 350 degrees F.
  • Grease and flour a 9 x 5-inch loaf pan (can use two smaller loaf pans).
  • In a large bowl whisk the whole wheat flour with white flour, baking soda and brown sugar.
  • Using a wooden spoon or spatula mix in molasses and buttermilk until JUST combined (do not over mix).
  • Gently mix in raisins or chopped dates.
  • Spread in prepared loaf pan then allow the pan to sit on the counter for 5 minutes.
  • Bake for 50-60 minutes or until the loaf tests done (reduce cooking time if using smaller loaf pans).
  • Cool on a wire rack for 5 minutes then remove to a wire rack to cool completely.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 253.3, Fat 1, SaturatedFat 0.4, Cholesterol 2, Sodium 544.5, Carbohydrate 56.5, Fiber 2.2, Sugar 25.7, Protein 6

GRANDMA JOY'S BOSTON BROWN BREAD



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Provided by Molly O'Neill

Categories     side dish

Time 3h15m

Yield 3 loaves (about 9 servings)

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 cup raisins
2 tablespoons rum
1 1/2 cups whole-wheat flour
1 cup white flour
2 1/2 cups bran flakes
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 egg
3/4 cup brown sugar
1/2 cup dark corn syrup
1/2 cup molasses
2 cups buttermilk
1 tablespoon butter for greasing the tin cans

Steps:

  • Soak raisins in rum 2 hours.
  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Combine flours, bran and baking soda. In a separate bowl, combine egg, sugar, corn syrup, molasses, buttermilk and raisins (with liquor). Mix well. Stir in the flour mixture.
  • Pour the mixture into three clean, well-greased tin cans (2 1/2-cup capacity each), filling each about two-thirds full. Cover each tightly with foil. Place in a baking dish and add water to reach halfway up the side of the cans. Cover baking dish with foil, place in oven and bake 3 hours. Cool 15 minutes before removing from cans.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 411, UnsaturatedFat 2 grams, Carbohydrate 93 grams, Fat 4 grams, Fiber 8 grams, Protein 9 grams, SaturatedFat 1 gram, Sodium 336 milligrams, Sugar 55 grams, TransFat 0 grams

A BIT NUTTY BOSTON BROWN BREAD



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Hearty and dense, my homemade Boston Brown Bread features hazelnuts for a delightfully nutty taste. Thick slices pair well with just about anything, from soup and stews to pasta and meat entrees. -Lorraine Caland, Shuniah, Ontario

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 1h15m

Yield 2 loaves (12 pieces each).

Number Of Ingredients 8

3 cups whole wheat flour
1 cup all-purpose flour
2-1/2 teaspoons baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
2-1/2 cups buttermilk
1 cup molasses
1 cup golden raisins
3/4 cup chopped hazelnuts

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the flours, baking soda and salt. In a small bowl, whisk buttermilk and molasses. Stir into dry ingredients just until moistened. Fold in raisins and nuts. Transfer to 2 greased 8x4-in. loaf pans. , Bake at 350° for 45-50 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 159 calories, Fat 3g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 1mg cholesterol, Sodium 263mg sodium, Carbohydrate 31g carbohydrate (13g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 4g protein.

Tips:

  • Use fresh ingredients: The fresher the ingredients, the better your brown bread will taste. If you can, use local and organic ingredients whenever possible.
  • Don't overmix the batter: Overmixing the batter will make the bread tough. Mix just until the ingredients are combined.
  • Let the batter rest before baking: Letting the batter rest for at least 30 minutes will allow the gluten to develop and will result in a lighter, fluffier bread.
  • Bake the bread in a hot oven: The hotter the oven, the better the crust will be. Preheat your oven to at least 350°F before baking the bread.
  • Don't overcook the bread: Overcooking the bread will make it dry and crumbly. Bake the bread for the amount of time specified in the recipe, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.

Conclusion:

Boston brown bread is a delicious and easy-to-make bread that is perfect for any occasion. Whether you're serving it with a bowl of soup or a slice of ham, this bread is sure to be a hit. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy bread recipe, give Boston brown bread a try.

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