Boston Brown Bread

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Appears in Cook's Illustrated January/February 2017, America's Test Kitchen TV

Colonists knew how to mix up batter and steam it over an open fire to make a remarkably moist whole-grain bread. We think they were onto something.

SERVES 6 to 8 (Makes 2 small loaves)

TIME 2¾ hours, plus 1½ hours cooling

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WHY THIS RECIPE WORKS

We call for easy-to-find whole-wheat flour, rye flour, and finely ground cornmeal in equal amounts to give our bread balanced whole-grain flavor. Molasses, the traditional sweetener, adds a hint of bitterness. Baking soda and baking powder ...

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