Boston Brown Bread Recipe

Name: Boston Brown Bread
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 1/3 cups organic rye flour; 1 1/4 cups organic all-purpose flour; 1 1/4 cups organic whole wheat flour; 1/2 cup organic oat flour; 3/4 cup coarse stone-ground cornmeal; 1 tablespoon baking soda; 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder; 1 teaspoon salt; 1 cup dried currants or blueberries (4 ounces); 1 quart milk; 3/4 cup unsulphured molasses

Servings: persons

2 1/3 cups organic rye flour
1 1/4 cups organic all-purpose flour
1 1/4 cups organic whole wheat flour
1/2 cup organic oat flour
3/4 cup coarse stone-ground cornmeal
1 tablespoon baking soda
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
1 cup dried currants or blueberries (4 ounces)
1 quart milk
3/4 cup unsulphured molasses

1
Preheat the oven to 300.
2
Generously butter three 10-ounce coffee cans.
3
In a very large bowl, combine the rye, all-purpose, whole wheat and oat flours.
4
Stir in the cornmeal, baking soda, baking powder, salt and dried fruit.
5
In a bowl, whisk the milk with the molasses.
6
Slowly pour the liquid into the dry ingredients, stirring until the batter is smooth.
7
Pour the batter into the prepared cans.
8
Stand the cans in the center of the oven and bake for about 1 1/2 hours, or until the loaves are springy to the touch.
9
Let cool slightly, then unmold.
10
When the loaves have cooled to room temperature, wrap them in wax paper and store in the refrigerator in a sturdy plastic bag for up to 5 days.

650

kcal

Calories

Fat

136

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Preheat the oven fully and bake on the middle rack for the most even results.
Check for doneness a few minutes early — a toothpick in the center should come out with just a few moist crumbs.
Let it cool before slicing so it sets properly and holds its shape.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 1/3 cups organic rye flour, 1 1/4 cups organic all-purpose flour, 1 1/4 cups organic whole wheat flour, 1/2 cup organic oat flour, and more.

Yes, Boston Brown Bread falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Boston Brown Bread

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Variations & substitutions

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