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!

Seras Williams
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I've never made Boston Brown Bread before, but this recipe made it so easy. The bread turned out great, and my family loved it.


Mihlali Maki
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This is a great recipe for a healthy and delicious bread. I love that it's made with whole wheat flour and molasses.


Connor Decker
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I love this bread! It's so easy to make, and it always turns out perfect.


RJC
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This is a great recipe for a classic New England treat. The bread is moist and flavorful, and it's perfect for serving with a bowl of soup or chili.


Husnan Suny
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I was a little hesitant to try this recipe because I'm not a big fan of molasses. But I'm so glad I did! The bread is moist and flavorful, and the molasses flavor is not overpowering.


Miki Desta
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This bread is so delicious! I love the way the molasses and spices complement each other.


Keyari Thomas
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I've tried a few different Boston Brown Bread recipes, and this one is by far the best. It's so moist and flavorful, and it has the perfect amount of sweetness.


Aariel Patin
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This is a great recipe for a quick and easy bread. I love that I can just mix all the ingredients together and bake it. It's perfect for a weeknight meal.


Prabhas Rajbashi
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I'm not a huge fan of molasses, but I was pleasantly surprised by how much I enjoyed this bread. It's not overly sweet, and the molasses flavor is very subtle.


Daniyal Latif
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This bread was a huge success! I made it for a potluck and it was gone in minutes. Everyone loved it.


Hassan Rafique
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I've been making this Boston Brown Bread for years, and it's always a hit! It's so moist and flavorful, and the molasses gives it a lovely depth of flavor.


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