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Boston Brown Bread

A classic New England bread made with whole wheat, rye, and cornmeal, traditionally steamed.
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Preparation Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 1 hour
Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
Course: Bread
Cuisine: American
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 200 kcal

Ingredients 

Main Ingredients

  • 1 cup whole wheat flour
  • 1 cup rye flour
  • 1 cup cornmeal
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 2 cups buttermilk
  • ½ cup molasses

Instructions 

  1. 1. Grease a loaf pan.
  2. 2. In a mixing bowl, combine whole wheat flour, rye flour, cornmeal, baking soda, and salt.
  3. 3. Stir in buttermilk and molasses until just combined.
  4. 4. Pour batter into the prepared loaf pan.
  5. 5. Cover with aluminum foil and place in a steamer.
  6. 6. Steam for about 60 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  7. 7. Let cool before slicing.

Nutritional Value

Calories: 200kcal | Carbohydrates: 40g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 2g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 5mg | Sodium: 300mg | Potassium: 150mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 10g | Vitamin A: 50IU | Calcium: 100mg | Iron: 2mg

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Boston Brown Bread
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