A BIT NUTTY BOSTON BROWN BREAD

A Bit Nutty Boston Brown Bread image

Hearty and dense, my homemade Boston Brown Bread features hazelnuts for a delightfully nutty taste. Thick slices pair well with just about anything, from soup and stews to pasta and meat entrees. -Lorraine Caland, Shuniah, Ontario

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 1h15m

Yield 2 loaves (12 pieces each).

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

3 cups whole wheat flour
1 cup all-purpose flour
2-1/2 teaspoons baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
2-1/2 cups buttermilk
1 cup molasses
1 cup golden raisins
3/4 cup chopped hazelnuts

Steps:

In a large bowl, combine the flours, baking soda and salt. In a small bowl, whisk buttermilk and molasses. Stir into dry ingredients just until moistened. Fold in raisins and nuts. Transfer to 2 greased 8x4-in. loaf pans. , Bake at 350° for 45-50 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 159 calories, Fat 3g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 1mg cholesterol, Sodium 263mg sodium, Carbohydrate 31g carbohydrate (13g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 4g protein.