Boston Brown Bread

Vegetarian
Health score
1%
Boston Brown Bread
45 min.
8
182kcal

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Boston Brown Bread is a delightful and wholesome traditional recipe that hails from the heart of New England. This rich, moist bread is characterized by its unique combination of brown-bread flour and dark molasses, giving it a distinct sweetness and depth of flavor. What makes it truly special is its steamed cooking method, which results in an incredibly tender texture that melts in your mouth.

Whether you're looking for a hearty side dish to accompany a warm bowl of soup or a satisfying snack slathered with butter, Boston Brown Bread fits the bill perfectly. With just 182 calories per serving, this vegetarian delight can be enjoyed guilt-free. The addition of currants or raisins adds a touch of fruity sweetness, enhancing the overall flavor profile of the bread. Plus, the recipe is straightforward and can be prepared in under an hour—making it a fun and rewarding project even for novice bakers.

As you gather your ingredients and equipment, imagine the warm aroma filling your kitchen as the bread steams away in the oven. After just a couple of hours, you’ll be rewarded with a deliciously unique bread that’s perfect for sharing with family and friends. So roll up your sleeves, grab your mixing bowl, and get ready to experience a taste of New England with this delicious Boston Brown Bread!

Ingredients

  • teaspoon baking soda 
  • 1.5 cups bread flour 
  • 0.3 cup blackstrap molasses dark
  • 0.5 cup currants dried
  • cup milk 
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt 
  • tablespoon butter unsalted for greasing

Equipment

  • oven
  • mixing bowl
  • baking pan
  • aluminum foil
  • skewers

Directions

  1. Preheat the oven to 325 degrees.
  2. Generously grease a 1-quart pudding mold or 1-pound coffee can.
  3. Combine the flour, baking soda and salt in a mixing bowl. Stir in the molasses and milk. Fold in the currants.
  4. Fill the mold or coffee can with batter. It should come up about two-thirds of the way. Cover the top with foil and tie securely with a string to make it airtight.
  5. Place in a deep baking pan and fill the pan with boiling water, to come halfway up the side of the mold.
  6. Place in the preheated oven and allow to steam for 2 hours, checking the water level after 1 hour.
  7. Add more boiling water if needed. Check by sticking a skewer into the bread; it will come out clean when done.
  8. Remove string and foil and allow to cool for 1 hour before unmolding.
  9. Jasper White's Cooking from New England by Jasper White
  10. Biscuit Books

Nutrition Facts

Calories182kcal
Protein8.92%
Fat13.69%
Carbs77.39%

Properties

Glycemic Index
21.75
Glycemic Load
17.8
Inflammation Score
-3
Nutrition Score
5.5717390853426%

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:182.28kcal
9.11%
Fat:2.82g
4.34%
Saturated Fat:1.53g
9.59%
Carbohydrates:35.84g
11.95%
Net Carbohydrates:34.89g
12.69%
Sugar:17.64g
19.6%
Cholesterol:7.42mg
2.47%
Sodium:303.46mg
13.19%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:4.13g
8.26%
Manganese:0.44mg
22.22%
Selenium:12.47µg
17.81%
Magnesium:46.78mg
11.69%
Potassium:344.58mg
9.85%
Calcium:78.25mg
7.82%
Vitamin B6:0.15mg
7.4%
Copper:0.14mg
6.93%
Phosphorus:67.22mg
6.72%
Iron:1.04mg
5.8%
Vitamin B2:0.07mg
4.11%
Fiber:0.96g
3.83%
Vitamin B1:0.06mg
3.74%
Vitamin B5:0.34mg
3.35%
Vitamin B12:0.17µg
2.79%
Vitamin B3:0.54mg
2.72%
Zinc:0.4mg
2.67%
Vitamin D:0.36µg
2.41%
Folate:8.69µg
2.17%
Vitamin A:100.18IU
2%
Vitamin E:0.16mg
1.06%
Source:Epicurious