Aunt Jane's Brown Bread

Ingredients

• 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 tablespoon sugar
• 1 cup raisins
• 1 cup sour milk
• ½ cup melted butter

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 9x5 inch loaf pan.
2. In a large bowl, combine the flour, salt, baking soda, sugar, and raisins. Stir in the milk and butter until blended.
3. Pour batter into the prepared pan. Bake for 40 to 45 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the loaf comes out clean.
4. Let cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then turn out onto a wire rack to cool completely.

Interesting Facts

• Brown bread is a traditional part of New England cuisine.
• Brown bread is typically made with whole wheat flour, rye flour, and cornmeal.
• This recipe was passed down from my great-aunt, Jane.