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

Lakshan Madushika
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This bread is so easy to make and it tastes like something you'd buy from a bakery. I love that it's not too sweet and has a slightly nutty flavor. It's perfect for breakfast or a snack.


Samsunnaher Jenuk
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This recipe is a fail-proof Boston brown bread! I've made it several times and it always turns out perfect. It's the perfect side dish for a hearty meal.


Mahdi Masur
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I tried this recipe and it was a total disaster. The bread was dry and crumbly. I followed the recipe exactly, so I'm not sure what went wrong.


Imran Mahar
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Love love love this recipe! It's moist, delicious, and so easy to make.


Prince Sorif
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OMG I love this recipe, it's so easy to make and always a crowd pleaser. I use this recipe multiple times a month. It's very versatile, you can add different mix-ins according to your taste.


Pk Don
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Amazing!! Tastes exactly like my grandma's recipe. I will definitely use this recipe again.


Syed muhammad Ali
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This is a simple and straightforward recipe that's easy to follow. The resulting bread is moist and flavorful, with a slightly sweet taste. I especially like the fact that it doesn't require any special ingredients or equipment.


David Hardi
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The recipe is easy to follow and the bread turned out well. I made it with regular buttermilk and it was still very good. My family loved it. I would definitely recommend trying this recipe.


Md Romana
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The bread itself was very good and moist, but for my taste I didn't care for the raisins. Next time I may leave them out or perhaps use chocolate chips or blueberries instead.


Storee Canham
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I made this recipe exactly as written and it turned out great. It had such a nice moist texture with the perfect amount of sweetness. The loaf is small, perfect for a small family. I liked the fact that the recipe called for utensils that I already


Erica Sullivan
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I'm not a fan of raisins. Nevertheless, I found this recipe intriguing. I used cranberries instead of raisins and it turned out delicious! The recipe is easy to follow and the results are totally worth it. I highly recommend this recipe.


India Imvu
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This recipe was incredible! I had been looking for a good Boston brown bread recipe for ages. I tried this one and it was perfect. The bread was moist and flavorful. The molasses and raisins were the perfect combination. I will definitely be making t


Ahmed Ally
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This is the best Boston brown bread recipe I have ever tried. The bread is so moist and flavorful. I love the molasses flavor. I also added some chopped walnuts and it was delicious. I will definitely be making this bread again.


Durgapur T
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I have been making this Boston brown bread recipe for years and it is always a favorite. It is so easy to make and always turns out delicious. I love the combination of molasses and raisins in this bread. I usually make it in a loaf pan, but I have a


Christopher McPhetridge
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This Boston brown bread is a delicious and easy-to-make recipe. I followed the recipe exactly and it turned out perfect. The bread is moist and flavorful, with a slightly crunchy crust. I served it with baked beans and it was a hit! I never leave com