CROCK POT BOSTON BROWN BREAD

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Boston Brown Bread is an tradition - and although this recipe dates from the mid 1800's - with the invention of the crock pot it makes it's even simpler...The original method is to use a trivet in a kettle.

Provided by LoversDream

Categories     Breads

Time 3h25m

Yield 1 loaf

Number Of Ingredients 9

1/2 cup stone-ground rye flour
1/2 cup stone-ground yellow cornmeal
1/2 cup stone-ground graham flour (whole wheat)
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
3/8 cup molasses
1 cup milk (minus two tablespoons)
1/2 cup raisins (optional)

Steps:

  • Grease well a 1 pound coffee can - may flour if you wish.
  • Put enough water in crock pot to come halfway up the can.
  • In large bowl combine dry ingredients.
  • Combine molasses and milk then add to dry ingredients.
  • Stir in raisins, if desired.
  • Fill coffee cans about 2/3 full - cover with foil secured with rubber band.
  • Place can on trivet in crock pot, Water should come about 1/2 way up (if you cannot put the lid on the crock pot with a trivet then remove the trivet).
  • Put lid on crock pot and cook on high for 3 hours.
  • Remove from crock pot - remove foil cover and place can in 300 degree oven for 10 minutes to "dry".

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1098.2, Fat 13.1, SaturatedFat 6.2, Cholesterol 34.2, Sodium 2395.2, Carbohydrate 230.7, Fiber 18, Sugar 71.2, Protein 24.6

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