New England brown bread
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New England Brown Bread

There’s something special about baking brown bread—a recipe that feels as rooted in tradition as it is in comfort. As a New Englander, brown bread is a high on my list of comfort-staples and is well paired with hearty soups or simply enjoyed with butter and raw honey. It’s a recipe that brings warmth and nostalgia, but it’s also easy to put together, with healthy ingredients. This version keeps things simple and wholesome, creating a rich, moist bread with that unmistakable deep flavor. Whether it’s your first time baking brown bread or it’s a familiar favorite, this recipe brings the taste of home to any meal.

I recommend spicing this up with cinnamon and nutmeg as it adds a little extra that works so well with the molasses. Some people add raisins or nuts so feel free to add them or not.

I made this recipe to be a gluten-free brown bread variation, I used nut milk to keep it dairy-free and made flax egg to maintain a low-allergen food, suitable for any diet.

Enjoy this Griddled New England Brown Bread!

Griddled Brown Bread

New England molasses bread

Equipment

  • muffin tins

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup flour (all purpose or GF mix)
  • 1/2 cup rye flour
  • 1/2 cup cornmeal
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 tablespoon maple syrup sugar or date sugar
  • 1/3 cup dark molasses
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup golden raisins
  • 2 cups boiling water

Instructions 

  • Preheat oven to 375°F.
    Add dry ingredients to a bowl and mix. Add wet ingredients and mix until fully integrated.
    Grease muffin tins and fill batter 3/4 way full.
    Place a separate pan of water in the oven while the bread bakes to keep it moist.
    Cook for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown and a toothpick is removed clean.
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American
Keyword: brown bread

I hope you enjoy this tradition New England staple – griddled brown bread – let me know how it was in the comments below!

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