Boston Bran Bread

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Ingredients

  • 2 cups whole wheat flour
  • 1 cup white flour
  • 1/4 cup wheat germ
  • 1/4 cup wheat bran (or oat bran)
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup raisins
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
  • 1 3/4 cups buttermilk
  • 1 3/4 cups molasses
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar, firmly packed

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven tro 350*F. Mix the flours, wheat germ, bran, salt, and raisins in a large bowl, set aside.
  2. In a medium bowl, stir together baking soda and 1/4 cup of the buttermilk. Stir in the remaining buttermilk, molasses, and brown sugar. Add the liquids to the dry ingredients, stirring until just combined; do no overmix! Spoon into a lightly greased 9"x5"x3" loaf pan.
  3. Bake for 1 1/4 hours or until a toothpick inserted in the center of the bread comes out clean. Loosen the loaf and turn out onto a wire rack; let cool completely. Cut in thin slices and serve with cream cheese or butter. This bread goes great with baked beans. Enjoy!
  4. Note:
  5. To store, wrap in aluminum foil or seal in 2 plastic bags.Quick bread will store at room temperature for 2 to 3 days.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

744 kcal 37% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 8.1g 16% DV
Total Fat 27.5g 35% DV
Carbs 123.6g 45% DV
Fiber 5.6g 20% DV
Sugar 65.8g 100% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 16769.2mg 100% DV
Potassium 740.3mg 16% DV
Cholesterol 2.8mg 1% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 13.8mcg 2% DV
Vitamin C 0.6mg 1% DV
Vitamin D 0.3mcg 2% DV
Calcium 148.8mg 11% DV
Iron 12.1mg 67% DV

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

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