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Boston brown bread recipe

Boston brown bread recipe: Traditional New England Loaf

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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 45 minutes
Total Time 2 hours
Course Bread / Loaf / Snack / Breakfast
Cuisine American / New England
Servings 8 servings
Calories 280 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup whole wheat flour
  • 1 cup rye flour or use more whole wheat
  • 1 cup cornmeal
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • ½ tsp salt
  • 2 cups buttermilk or 2 cups milk + 2 tbsp vinegar/lemon juice
  • ¾ cup molasses
  • ½ cup raisins optional

Instructions
 

  • Prepare a steaming setup using a coffee can, pudding mold, loaf pan, or heat-safe container. Fill a large pot with 2 inches of water and place a rack/towel at the bottom.
    In a large bowl, mix together whole wheat flour, rye flour, cornmeal, baking soda, and salt.
    In another bowl, whisk buttermilk and molasses together. Pour into the dry ingredients and stir until just combined.
    Fold in raisins if using.
    Grease your mold/can, pour in the batter, leaving 1 inch of space at the top. Cover tightly with foil.
    Place the mold in the pot, cover, and steam gently for 1 hour and 45 minutes. Add water as needed to prevent drying.
    Carefully remove the mold, let the bread cool 10–15 minutes, then loosen edges and remove the loaf.
    Slice and serve warm with butter, cream cheese, honey, maple syrup, or classic baked beans.