Boston Brown Bread Recipe

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Ingredients:

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1 tbsp shortening or 1 tbsp butter
2 3/4 cups flour
2 tsp baking soda
1/2 tsp salt
1 1/2 cups raisins (optional)
1 cup walnuts (optional)
1 tbsp vegetable oil
1/4 cup water
1 egg, beaten
1 tsp vanilla
1 cup sugar
3 tbsp molasses

Directions:

Generously grease 2 (1 pound) coffee cans, or 3 (1 lb.) vegetable or fruit cans, or two vegetable juice cans (pineapple or V8 work well); set aside. (The cans should only have one end removed.).
In a large bowl, combine the flour, baking soda and salt. Add raisins and walnuts, if desired. Toss to evenly coat the raisins and nuts with the flour mixture.
In a medium bowl, combine the oil, water, egg, vanilla, sugar, and molasses. Mix well.
Stir the wet mixture into the flour mixture only until dry ingredients are moistened.
Turn into prepared cans, filling evenly. Cover cans tightly with 2 layers of foil; secure with string or rubber band.
Cook with one of the two following methods:.
#1: Place a rack in a large kettle or pot. Place the cans on rack. Place kettle/pot over low heat. Add boiling water until halfway up cans. Cover; bring water to a gentle boil. Steam bread 2 1/2 to 3 hours or until a wooden pick inserted in center comes out clean. Add more boiling water during steaming, if necessary.
#2: Place a rack in a large kettle or pot. Place cans on the rack. Add boiling water to the kettle/pot and cover with a lid. Place the kettle in a 325° oven and steam for 2 hours and 45 minutes, replacing boiling water as needed.
Carefully remove bread from cans. Cool on racks at least 30 minutes before slicing.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	1265.82 Kcal (5300 kJ)
Calories from fat	431.12 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	47.9g	74%
Cholesterol	40.92mg	14%
Sodium	3253.92mg	136%
Potassium	1124.46mg	24%
Total Carbs	195.97g	65%
Sugars	41.71g	167%
Dietary Fiber	17.91g	72%
Protein	23.8g	48%
Vitamin C	3.7mg	6%
Iron	10.3mg	57%
Calcium	381.2mg	38%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	374.38 Kcal (1567 kJ)
Calories from fat	127.51 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	14.17g	74%
Cholesterol	12.1mg	14%
Sodium	962.38mg	136%
Potassium	332.57mg	24%
Total Carbs	57.96g	65%
Sugars	12.34g	167%
Dietary Fiber	5.3g	72%
Protein	7.04g	48%
Vitamin C	1.1mg	6%
Iron	3mg	57%
Calcium	112.7mg	38%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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