Boston Brown Bread
Try it both ways--steam or bake this classic molasses-flavored quick bread.
Prep Time:
10 mins
Total Time:
2 hrs 10 mins
Servings:
Makes 12 servings.
Ingredients
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1/2 cup whole wheat or rye flour
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1/4 cup all-purpose flour
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1/4 cup cornmeal
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1/2 teaspoon baking powder
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1/4 teaspoon baking soda
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1/4 teaspoon salt
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1/2 cup buttermilk
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1/4 cup molasses
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1 beaten egg white
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1 teaspoon cooking oil
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1/4 cup raisins
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Nonstick spray coating
Directions
1.
In a medium mixing bowl stir together flours, cornmeal, baking powder, soda, and salt. Stir in buttermilk, molasses, egg white, and oil just until blended. Stir in raisins.
2.
Spray a 4- or 4-1/2-cup ovenproof mold or bowl, or a 7-1/2x3-1/2x2-inch loaf pan with nonstick spray coating. Pour batter into mold or pan. Cover tightly with foil.
3.
Place mold or pan on a rack set in a large Dutch oven*. Pour hot water into Dutch oven around the mold or pan to a depth of 1 inch.
4.
Bring water to boiling; reduce heat. Cover and simmer for 2 to 2-1/2 hours or until a wooden pick inserted near the center comes out clean. Add boiling water to the Dutch oven as needed.
5.
Remove mold from Dutch oven. Cool 10 minutes on a wire rack. Remove bread from pan. Serve warm. Makes 12 servings.
Note
If desired, bake the bread. Do not cover mold or pan with foil and bake in a 350 degree F. oven for 45 to 50 minutes.
Nutrition information
Calories 70, Total Fat 1 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Sodium 98 mg, Carbohydrate 14 g, Protein 2 g.
Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet
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