It’s a long story (aren’t they all?) but I’ve been talking about the brown bread I’m trying to make and Marcia Hohn, who I’m sure all quilters know, yesterday told me about the Boston Brown Bread she makes and then she was nice enough to share her mom’s recipe on my Facebook post. I had to make it . . right then!
There were a few problems.
No Coffee Can:
The recipe calls for it to be made in coffee cans. I have no coffee cans. I did find this can that held tea.
Vince wasn’t sure what kind of material is on the inside so he didn’t want to use it for baking. Hmmm . . what’s a girl to do?
I decided to use 1-1/2 pint jars since their sides are completely straight.
I knew I was putting just a bit too much in the jars but there wasn’t enough “dough” to add a third jar.
No Wax Paper:
Marcia’s recipe called for putting wax paper over the top of the jars. I have no wax paper. I’ve accused Vince of losing my wax paper because when he’s gluing something, he puts wax paper down to protect the surface. Just when I was typing that to Marcia . . the bells in my head dinged. My wax paper is in Missouri with the supplies Addie and I use for making hair bows. When I left there on January 5, who would have thought (1) we’d be stuck at home for weeks and (2) wax paper would be hard to find online? Well . . wax paper at Amazon is about $14 for one small roll, Walmart.com has none so I have no wax paper here.
I googles Boston Brown Bread recipes and found some that said cover the containers with foil so that worked.
The jars worked fine but I found something called a “bain marie” which is meant for this type cooking so I ordered two of those.
We both absolutely loved this recipe! Vince said “This is one of the best things you ever made.” This recipe has ended my search for the perfect brown bread. I am so happy.
Plus . . it uses no yeast! Some day someone is going to be looking back at old blog posts (probably me) and wondering what I have against yeast so, for the sake of history, yeast is almost impossible to find in April, 2020 due to the pandemic and everyone being home apparently baking bread!
Helen B says
Hi Judy! Is there a link or where can I find Marcia’s recipe for this bread? Love your recipes, I think I’m going to make your olive oil rolls today.
By the way, you asked me to update you on my use of the CBD oil. I’ve purchased two bottles from different suppliers and I won’t be buying any more. No help with my sleep whatsoever. I am still taking it until the second bottle is gone; I am thinking (but no definitive reason) that taking it might help with my mood. I feel less frustration with life’s everyday issues, but I am not really sure it’s the CBD or just me trying to relax.
Good luck with the “sheltering in place”. I’m more domestic than I’ve been in years!
Ohio begins it’s “soft opening” next week. I’m not prepared to risk giving up my sheltering in place for a while. I’ve not gone to the store in over a month, but I’m getting really good at online grocery shopping (pickup and delivery). I’m thinking I may never step foot in another grocery store for a long, long while.
Cilla says
I save vegetable cans to make my Brown Bread. Perfect size for the 2 of us for dinner. The rest I freeze individually. Would love your recipe for Brown Bread and which bain-marie did you decide on.
cassews says
LOVE Boston Brown Bread -Hub’s grandmother used to make it all the time. Such yummy stuff !!!!
Teri says
Can you share the recipe….
Wendy Buchanan says
The Boston bread looks good but we can’t get to the recipe because whenever we try to click on it up comes an ad for nail fungus. Can you try giving us the link again
Judy Laquidara says
The nail fungus ad has nothing to do with the recipe. It was a recipe from a friend so I didn’t post it. I have asked for her permission and she said “sure” so I will post it later today.
quilter44 says
Brown bread is a favorite. Would you please share the recipe. I cannot get past the add.
JudyCinNC says
Can you share the recipe for the Brown Bread? Like you, I have looked everywhere for it.
Susan Nixon says
Oh, that looks nice and smooth, too. So how much did this recipe cost you by the time you finished? Minus the $14 for the wax paper you didn’t buy. LOL It is harder to find, normally, than it used to be. Apparently, the younger generations have no idea how useful it is!
Judy Laquidara says
I didn’t have to buy anything to make it. I had it all on hand. Otherwise, I didn’t calculate what it cost.
vivoaks says
I didn’t get a chance to see your brown bread post, but just went back to your facebook page and found it. Whenever I made this (years ago!) I did it in my crockpot. (In a vegetable can or similar, and about an inch of water in the crockpot on high). The recipe was in a cookbook that came with the crockpot probably 40 years ago. It DID taste just like that BW brand. My mom used to buy that brand when we were kids – always with raisins, so that’s how I make it. Haven’t had it in years, and haven’t seen that recipe booklet in ages but now that Marcia shared with you, I’m going to make some today!!! Can’t wait!!