5 from 30 votes
Boston Brown Bread
Boston Brown Bread is a moist, spiced quick bread made with raisins, cinnamon, and pecans, distinguished by a dense, rich texture from its unique preparation. The batter is thick and cooked in greased tin cans, giving the bread its characteristic shape and soft crumb. Its sweet, warmly spiced flavor and chewy raisins make it a comforting addition often served with butter or alongside savory dishes like baked beans.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
35 mins
Total Time
45 mins
Servings:
24
Calories:
222 kcal
Course:
Bread
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 16 ounces raisins
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 2 teaspoon baking soda
- 2 cup water boiling
- 4 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 cups sugar
- 2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 cup pecans chopped
- 2 egg beaten
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- In a heatproof bowl, combine the raisins, butter, baking soda, and boiling water. Let it sit overnight to plump up the raisins.
- Preheat the oven to 350°F.
- Add the remaining ingredients to the raisin mixture, and mix well. The batter will be very thick.
- Transfer the batter into tin cans (Campbell's chunky soup size) that have been greased with shortening, until they are 3/4 full. This should yield about 6 cans.
- Bake for 35 minutes or until done.
- Remove from oven and let cool for a while before taking the cakes out of the cans.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
222kcal
(11%)
Carbohydrates
47g
(16%)
Protein
3g
(6%)
Fat
2g
(3%)
Saturated Fat
0g
(0%)
Cholesterol
14mg
(5%)
Sodium
107mg
(4%)
Potassium
192mg
(4%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
16g
(32%)
Vitamin A
35IU
(1%)
Vitamin C
1mg
(1%)
Calcium
14mg
(1%)
Iron
1.6mg
(9%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 24 Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 222
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 222kcal | 11% |
| Carbohydrates | 47g | 16% |
| Protein | 3g | 6% |
| Fat | 2g | 3% |
| Saturated Fat | 0g | 0% |
| Cholesterol | 14mg | 5% |
| Sodium | 107mg | 4% |
| Potassium | 192mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 16g | 32% |
| Vitamin A | 35IU | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 14mg | 1% |
| Iron | 1.6mg | 9% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.