Boston brown bread

Boston brown bread

Ingredients/Components

• buttermilk - 1/2 c
• baking powder - 1/2 tsp
• baking soda - 1/4 tsp
• all-purpose flour - 1/4 c
• molasses - 1/4 c
• cooking oil - 1 tsp
• raisins - 1/4 c
• cornmeal - 1/4 c
• whole wheat flour - 1/2 c
• beaten egg white - 1 item

How to make boston brown bread:

In a medium mixing bowl, stir together flour, cornmeal, baking powder and soda; stir in buttermilk, molasses, egg white and oil just until blended. Stir in raisins.

Spray the top of a 4 or 4 1/2-cup double boiler with nonstick spray coating. Pour batter into top of double boiler. Cover; pour hot water in bottom of double boiler for a depth of 1-inch. Bring water to a boil, reduce heat and simmer for 2 to 2 1/2 hours or until done. Add boiling water to bottom of double boiler as needed. Cool for 10 minutes on a wire rack. Remove bread from pan. Serve warm. Serves 12.

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