Boston Brown Bread

Ingredients

• 1 cup whole wheat flour
• 1 cup cornmeal
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup molasses
• 1/4 cup brown sugar
• 1/4 cup vegetable oil
• 1 cup buttermilk

Directions

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F.
2. In a large bowl, whisk together the whole wheat flour, cornmeal, baking soda, and salt.
3. In a separate bowl, mix together the molasses, brown sugar, vegetable oil, and buttermilk.
4. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and mix until just combined.
5. Grease a 9-inch round cake pan and pour the batter into it.
6. Bake for 40 to 45 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
7. Let the bread cool before slicing.

Interesting Facts

• Boston Brown Bread is a traditional New England recipe that has been around since the 1700s.
• It is believed to have originated with Native Americans who used cornmeal and molasses to make a type of bread.
• Boston Brown Bread is often served with baked beans and other traditional New England dishes.