New England Molasses Brown Bread
New England Molasses Brown Bread is tender and slightly sweet, with rich molasses depth balanced by tangy buttermilk. Studded with raisins and cranberries, each slice has a pleasant chew and warm, homey flavor. Serve it warm with butter alongside a cozy fall dinner or as a nostalgic treat for brunch.
- Prep15 mins
- Cook1 hr
- Serves12
- DifficultyEasy
- 1
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour a 9x5-inch loaf pan, tapping out any extra flour.
- 2
Combine whole wheat flour, all-purpose flour, baking soda, salt, and brown sugar in a large bowl. Stir in the molasses and buttermilk just until mixed. Gently fold in cranberries and raisins if using. Pour the batter into the prepared pan.
- 3
Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the loaf comes out clean, about 1 hour. Cool on a wire rack for 5 minutes, then remove from the pan. Let cool completely before slicing.
- Calories 232.08 kcal Moderate
- Protein 5.69 g Moderate
- Carbs 50.23 g Moderate
- Total Fat 1.95 g Low Source
- Saturated Fat 0.92 g Low Source
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source
- Cholesterol 6.09 mg Low Source
- Sodium 67.43 mg Low Source
- Fiber 4.15 g Moderate
- Sugar 23.7 g High
- Added Sugar 0.0 g Low Source
- Calcium 76.95 mg Low Source
- Iron 1.58 mg Low Source
- Potassium 259.76 mg Low Source
- Vitamin A 16.02 mcg_rae Low Source
- Vitamin C 0.51 mg Low Source
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
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