Old-Fashioned Boston Brown Bread
Ingredients:
- 2 ½ cups whole wheat flour
- ½ cup all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 2 ½ tsp baking soda
- 1 large egg
- 2 cups buttermilk
- ½ cup molasses
- 1 cup raisins
- 1 cup boiling water
- Butter, for serving
Instructions:
Instructions:
- Preheat & Prep:
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Generously grease 4-5 (15 oz.) clean cans or a 9×5-inch loaf pan with non-stick spray.
- Plump the Raisins:
- Place raisins in a bowl and pour boiling water over them. Let soak for 10 minutes, then drain.
- Mix Dry Ingredients:
- In a large bowl, whisk together whole wheat flour, all-purpose flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
- Combine Wet Ingredients:
- In another bowl, whisk baking soda into buttermilk, then stir in molasses and egg.
- Combine Batter:
- Pour wet ingredients into dry ingredients and mix until just combined.
- Gently fold in plumped raisins.
- Fill & Bake:
- Pour batter into prepared cans or loaf pan, filling only halfway. Tap gently to remove air bubbles.
- Place cans on a baking sheet. (Optional: Cover with a second baking sheet to prevent over-rising.)
- Bake for 50 minutes, then remove the top sheet (if using) and bake 10 more minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool & Serve:
- Let cool 5 minutes, then run a knife around the edges and gently remove from cans/pan.
- Transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Slice and serve with butter or cream cheese.
Enjoy this classic, slightly sweet, and hearty brown bread! 🍞
