Colonial Brown Bread Recipe

Name: Colonial Brown Bread
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup whole wheat flour; 3/4 cup raisins; 3/4 cup coarsely chopped walnut; 2/3 cup all purpose flour; 1/2 cup rye flour; 1/2 cup yellow cornmeal; 1/2 cup golden brown sugar; 2 teaspoons baking soda; 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1/2 teaspoon ground allspice; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger; 1/8 teaspoon ground cloves; 2 cups buttermilk; 1/2 cup dark molasses

Servings: persons

1 cup whole wheat flour
3/4 cup raisins
3/4 cup coarsely chopped walnut
2/3 cup all purpose flour
1/2 cup rye flour
1/2 cup yellow cornmeal
1/2 cup golden brown sugar
2 teaspoons baking soda
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground allspice
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
1/8 teaspoon ground cloves
2 cups buttermilk
1/2 cup dark molasses

1
Preheat oven to 350F.
2
Lightly grease two 8 1/2 x 4 1/2 x 2 1/2-inch loaf pans.
3
Stir first 13 ingredients in large bowl to blend.
4
Whisk buttermilk and molasses in small bowl.
5
Mix into dry ingredients.
6
Divide batter between prepared pans.
7
Bake until tester inserted into center comes out clean, about 40 minutes.
8
Cool in pans on racks 15 minutes.
9
Turn out loaves onto racks and cool.
10
(Can be made one day ahead.
11
Wrap tightly in plastic; store at room temperature.)
12
*Sold at natural food stores, specialty food stores and some supermarkets.

1471

kcal

Calories

122

Fat

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

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
Leave out the nuts to make it nut-free, or swap in seeds for a similar crunch.
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 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup whole wheat flour, 3/4 cup raisins, 3/4 cup coarsely chopped walnut, 2/3 cup all purpose flour, and more.

Yes, Colonial 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!

Colonial Brown Bread

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Variations & substitutions

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