Tuesday, August 11, 2009

Dresden's Boston Brown Bread



1 c. all bran cereal
1/3 c. sugar
1 c. milk
1 T. lemon juice
2 T. molasses
1 c. flour, white or whole wheat
1 t. baking soda
1/4 t. salt

Mix cereal and sugar together. In another bowl combine molasses, milk, and lemon juice. Add to bran mixture. Let stand 10 minutes. Combine flour, baking soda, and salt. Stir into first mixture. Fill a well-greased 26-oz. can (large soup size) or similar tin container half full. Cover can with tight foil. Place in a large stockpot and fill water half way up side of can. Bring water to a boil. Reduce heat to medium low. Put on lid and simmer for about 1 1/2 hours. Check several times for temperature adjustment or addition of water. Remove can from pot. Loosen edges of bread. Slide out onto serving piece. Serve immediately or cool and freeze for later re-warming.