A Bit Nutty Boston Brown Bread

Total Time:Prep: 30 min. Bake: 45 min. + cooling

By Taste Of Home Editorial Team

Recipe by Lorraine Caland, Shuniah, Ontario

Tested by Taste of Home Test Kitchen

Updated on Jun. 09, 2023

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

buttermilk

To substitute for each cup of buttermilk, use 1 Tbsp. white vinegar or lemon juice plus enough milk to measure 1 cup. Stir, then let stand 5 minutes. You can use 1 cup plain yogurt, or 1-3/4 teaspoon cream of tartar plus 1 cup milk.
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A Bit Nutty Boston Brown Bread

Yield:2 loaves (12 pieces each)
Prep:30 min
Cook:45 min

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
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Directions

  1. In a large bowl, combine flours, baking soda and salt. In a 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.
  2. 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.