Boston brown bread

Boston brown bread

Ingredients/Components

• salt - 1 tsp
• flour - 1 c
• oil - 2 Tbsp
• buttermilk - 2 c
• baking soda
• boiling water - 1 item
• molasses - 3/4 c
• raisins - 1 c
• cornmeal - 1 c
• rye flour - 1 c

How to make boston brown bread:

Mix flours, cornmeal, raisins, baking soda and salt. Stir in buttermilk, molasses and oil until smooth. Spoon into 3 greased 1-pound coffee cans. Cover with greased lid or foil with string. Place on rack in large kettle. Add boiling water to come halfway up sides of molds, cover and simmer for 3 hours. Remove from kettle and cool on rack for 10 minutes. Invert and serve warm. Each loaf makes 4 to 6 servings.

Recipe categories: Breads, Breakfast, Northeastern U.S..