Boston brown bread: Molasses bread steamed in coffee cans
Just as slow baking develops the full flavor of old-fashioned baked beans, slow steaming mellows the delightful molasses flavor of Boston brown bread.
Made with enriched flour, this bread — in addition to contributing much-needed iron to the menu — also adds its portion of vitamin B1.
Delicately moist and easy to slice, Boston brown bread is the perfect accompaniment for that Down East Dinner. Serve it with pats of butter.
Children will welcome its appearance in their school lunch boxes. Spread it with soft, cream cheese or thick jam, or with their favorite peanut butter.
This recipe is from 1973 Makes 2 loaves, 12 slices per loaf. For serving later, cool bread in cans; store covered in refrigerator. To reheat: Place covered cans on rack in boiling water in large kettle and steam about 30 minutes, or until heated through. As an Amazon Associate and member of other affiliate programs, qualifying purchases made via our links earns us a small commission at no additional cost to you. Click Americana offers approximate nutrition information as a general reference only, and we make no warranties regarding its accuracy. Please make any necessary calculations based on the actual ingredients used in your recipe, and consult with a qualified healthcare professional if you have dietary concerns.
Boston brown bread
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Nutrition Information:
Yield: 24
Serving Size: 1
Amount Per Serving:
Calories: 152Total Fat: 1gSaturated Fat: 1gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 4mgSodium: 276mgCarbohydrates: 32gFiber: 1gSugar: 13gProtein: 4g