Created in colonial times and also called Boston brown bread, this authentic dark bread is made with cornmeal and molasses. Originally, it called for rye meal, which was available at the time.
Brown Bread with Raisins
- Prep Time 15 min
- Total 1 hr 45 min
- Servings 32
- Ingredients 8
Ingredients
- 1 cup Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour
- 1 cup whole wheat flour
- 1 cup whole-grain cornmeal
- 1 cup raisins
- 2 cups buttermilk
- 3/4 cup molasses
- 2 teaspoons baking soda
- 1 teaspoon salt

Make With
Gold Medal Flour
Instructions
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Step1Heat oven to 325°F. Grease 2-quart casserole dish with shortening or cooking spray.
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Step2In large bowl, beat all ingredients with electric mixer on low speed 30 seconds, scraping bowl constantly. Beat on medium speed 30 seconds, scraping bowl constantly. Pour batter into casserole.
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Step3Bake uncovered about 1 hour or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Immediately loosen sides of bread with metal spatula and remove bread from casserole. Cool 30 minutes on cooling rack before slicing. Serve warm.
Nutrition
Nutrition Facts
Serving Size: 1 Slice
- Calories from Fat
- 0
- Trans Fat
- 0g
% Daily Value*:
- Vitamin A
- 0%
- 0%
Exchanges:
FreeCarbohydrate Choice
1Tips from the Betty Crocker Kitchens
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