Description
This Boston Brown Bread offers an irresistible flavor profile with its combination of rye, whole wheat flour, and sweet molasses. Perfect for quick dinners or as a delightful side, this recipe is not only simple to prepare but also includes optional raisins for added sweetness. Enjoy a homemade touch at your next meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1/2 cup rye flour
- 1/2 cup whole wheat flour
- 1/2 cup fine yellow cornmeal
- 3/4 teaspoons baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon coarse kosher salt
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1/3 cup molasses
- 2 teaspoons white vinegar
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 1/2 cup raisins, optional
Instructions
- If using raisins, place them in a small bowl and cover with hot water. Let them soak for 15 minutes, then drain and set aside.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the rye flour, whole wheat flour, cornmeal, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the buttermilk, molasses, white vinegar, and melted butter.
- Pour the wet ingredients into the dry mixture. Stir until no flour streaks remain. If using, fold in the soaked raisins.
Notes
Soaking the raisins makes them plump and tender.
Ensure the oven is preheated before baking for the best results.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 240mg
- Fat: 3g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 10mg