Authentic Boston Brown Bread

Step 1

In a large bowl, combine the first six ingredients. In another bowl, whisk the buttermilk, molasses, brown sugar and oil. Stir into dry ingredients just until moistened. Fold in walnuts and raisins. Transfer to a greased 8-in. x 4-in. loaf pan; cover with foil.
Place pan on a rack in a boiling-water canner or other large, deep pot; add 1 in. of hot water to kettle. Bring to a gentle boil; cover and steam for 45-50 minutes or until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean, adding more water to the kettle as needed.
Remove pan from the kettle; let stand for 10 minutes before removing bread from pan to a wire rack. Serve with cream cheese if desired. Yield: 1 loaf (12 slices).



Nutrition Facts: 1 slice (calculated without cream cheese) equals 124 calories, 3 g fat (trace saturated fat), 1 mg cholesterol, 145 mg sodium, 23 g carbohydrate, 2 g fiber, 3 g protein. Diabetic Exchange: 1-1/2 starch.