Old-Fashioned Boston Brown Bread

Ingredients:

2 ½ cups  whole wheat flour

½ cup all-purpose  flour

1 tsp  baking powder

1 tsp salt

½ cup granulated sugar

2 ½ tsp baking soda

1 large egg

2 cups buttermilk

½ cup molasses

1 cup raisins

1 cup boiling water

Butter, for serving

Instructions:

1. Preheat & Prep:

   • Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).

   • Generously grease 4-5 (15 oz.) clean cans or a 9×5-inch loaf pan with non-stick spray.

2. Plump the Raisins:

   • Place raisins in a bowl and pour boiling water over them. Let soak for 10 minutes, then drain.

3. Mix Dry Ingredients:

   • In a large bowl, whisk together whole wheat flour, all-purpose flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.

4. Combine Wet Ingredients:

   • In another bowl, whisk baking soda into buttermilk, then stir in molasses and egg.

5. Combine Batter:

7. • Pour wet ingredients into dry ingredients and mix until just combined.

   • Gently fold in plumped raisins.

8. Fill & Bake:

   • Pour batter into prepared cans or loaf pan, filling only halfway. Tap gently to remove air bubbles.

   • Place cans on a baking sheet. (Optional: Cover with a second baking sheet to prevent over-rising.)

   • Bake for 50 minutes, then remove the top sheet (if using) and bake 10 more minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.

9. Cool & Serve:

   • Let cool 5 minutes, then run a knife around the edges and gently remove from cans/pan.

   • Transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

   • Slice and serve with butter or cream cheese.