Best 6 Crockpot Boston Brown Bread Recipes

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**Boston brown bread, a New England specialty, is a moist and flavorful quick bread traditionally made with cornmeal, rye flour, molasses, and buttermilk.** It has a slightly sweet and tangy flavor, a dense and slightly crumbly texture, and a distinctive dark brown color. This versatile bread can be served warm or cold, toasted or untoasted, and pairs well with a variety of dishes, from savory soups and stews to sweet butter and jam. In this article, we're sharing three delicious recipes for crockpot Boston brown bread, each with its own unique twist. Whether you're a seasoned baker or a beginner in the kitchen, these recipes are sure to impress your family and friends. From a classic recipe that stays true to tradition to a gluten-free and vegan version, we've got you covered. So, grab your slow cooker and let's get baking!

Here are our top 6 tried and tested recipes!

SLOW COOKER BREAD



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Although this dough has no color, it is light and airy, like the soft inside of a loaf of French bread. The other surprising part is there's no need to let it rise. You can go directly from making the dough to baking with no waiting around. Magic.

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Time 3h

Yield 1 loaf

Number Of Ingredients 5

2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted, plus more for the pan
1 1/2 teaspoons active dry yeast
1 1/2 teaspoons sugar
1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt
2 2/3 cups all-purpose flour (see Cook's Note)

Steps:

  • Butter a 6-by-3-inch round pan and set aside.
  • Combine the butter, yeast, sugar, salt and 1 cup warm water in a stand mixer fitted with the dough hook attachment. With the mixer on low speed, add 1/2 cup of the flour at a time, waiting for each addition to be fully incorporated before adding more. Once all of the flour is added, knead on medium speed for 8 minutes.
  • Transfer the dough to the prepared pan, transfer the pan to a 6- to 8-quart slow cooker and cover with the lid. Cook on high until the internal temperature of the bread registers 200 degrees F, about 2 hours. Let cool in the pan for 5 minutes, then turn out onto a rack and let cool completely.

CROCKPOT BOSTON BROWN BREAD



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We love Boston Brown Bread in our family. I always bought the kind in the large can, but since finding this recipe on line I can now make it fresh! It is wonderful, moist bread. We like it with light whipped cream cheese or just butter. If you have never had this kind of bread before, I think you will like the light sweetness of...

Provided by Patty Ward

Categories     Other Side Dishes

Time 3h20m

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 c whole wheat flour
1 c rye flour
1 c cornmeal
1 1/2 tsp salt
2 tsp baking soda
1/2 c blackstrap molasses
1 1/2 c buttermilk
1 c raisins
2 c hot water

Steps:

  • 1. In a large bowl combine the whole wheat and rye flour, cornmeal, baking soda and salt. Make a well in the center and pour in the molasses, buttermilk and raisins. Stir until all the ingredients are combined.
  • 2. Grease a 2 quart mold, flour it and fill. The batter should not fill more than 2/3 of the mold. Cover with foil and tie with kitchen string. Set the mold on a trivit in the bottom of a 5-6 quart slow cooker. Pour the hot water into the pot. Cover pot and cook on High for 3-4 hours.
  • 3. The bread is done when the top is dry and recedes from the edge of mold. Cool the bread on a rack for 10 minutes, then turn out and serve. Enjoy!

AUTHENTIC BOSTON BROWN BREAD



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The rustic, old-fashioned flavor of this hearty Boston brown bread is out of this world! -Sharon Delaney-Chronis, South Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 1h10m

Yield 1 loaf (12 slices).

Number Of Ingredients 13

1/2 cup cornmeal
1/2 cup whole wheat flour
1/2 cup rye flour
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 cup buttermilk
1/3 cup molasses
2 tablespoons brown sugar
1 tablespoon canola oil
3 tablespoons chopped walnuts, toasted
3 tablespoons raisins
Cream cheese, softened, optional

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the first six ingredients. In another bowl, whisk the buttermilk, molasses, brown sugar and oil. Stir into dry ingredients just until moistened. Fold in walnuts and raisins. Transfer to a greased 8x4-in. loaf pan; cover with foil., Place pan on a rack in a boiling-water canner or other large, deep pot; add 1 in. of hot water to pot. Bring to a gentle boil; cover and steam for 45-50 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, adding more water to the pot as needed. , Remove pan from the pot; let stand for 10 minutes before removing bread from pan to a wire rack. Serve with cream cheese if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 124 calories, Fat 3g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 1mg cholesterol, Sodium 145mg sodium, Carbohydrate 23g carbohydrate (10g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 3g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

SLOW COOKER BREAD



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Bread made in the slow cooker actually turns out a decent loaf, and it's very easy because this is a no-knead recipe. It is also quick because it requires only one rise; the second rise happens in the slow cooker. Adding seeds or rolled oats not only adds flavor, it also makes it easier to release the bread from the slow cooker.

Provided by nch

Categories     Bread     Yeast Bread Recipes

Time 4h25m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 cup lukewarm water
1 ½ teaspoons active dry yeast
2 ½ cups bread flour
1 ½ teaspoons salt
1 tablespoon lukewarm water, or more as needed
parchment paper
¼ cup sesame seeds

Steps:

  • Stir 1 cup water and yeast together in a small bowl until yeast is dissolved. Let sit until frothy or foamy, about 10 minutes.
  • Mix flour and salt together in a plastic container with a tight-fitting lid. Add yeast mixture and stir with a wooden spoon until evenly combined and no traces of flour remain. Add 1 to 2 tablespoons water and stir again; dough should be tacky but not wet.
  • Cover container with the lid. Let dough rise at room temperature for 1 hour.
  • Set slow cooker to High. Cut a piece of parchment paper to line the bottom of your slow cooker.
  • Dust a clean work surface with flour. Knead dough briefly with floured hands to get rid of any air pockets. Shape into a round or oval loaf depending on the shape of your slow cooker.
  • Sprinkle some of the sesame seeds on the bottom of the slow cooker. Sprinkle remaining seeds generously all around the loaf. Place dough in the slow cooker and cover with the lid.
  • Cook on High for 2 hours. Lift the lid a couple of times during cooking to release the steam. An instant-read thermometer inserted deep into the loaf should read between 200 and 210 degrees F (93 to 99 degrees C). The surface of the bread should be dry and no longer spongy. Remove the loaf and tap the bottom; it should sound hollow.
  • Remove loaf from the slow cooker. Transfer to a wire rack and let cool completely before cutting, at least 1 hour.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 130.7 calories, Carbohydrate 22.8 g, Fat 2.3 g, Fiber 1.3 g, Protein 4.5 g, SaturatedFat 0.3 g, Sodium 350.9 mg, Sugar 0.1 g

CROCK POT BOSTON BROWN BREAD



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Boston Brown Bread is an tradition - and although this recipe dates from the mid 1800's - with the invention of the crock pot it makes it's even simpler...The original method is to use a trivet in a kettle.

Provided by LoversDream

Categories     Breads

Time 3h25m

Yield 1 loaf

Number Of Ingredients 9

1/2 cup stone-ground rye flour
1/2 cup stone-ground yellow cornmeal
1/2 cup stone-ground graham flour (whole wheat)
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
3/8 cup molasses
1 cup milk (minus two tablespoons)
1/2 cup raisins (optional)

Steps:

  • Grease well a 1 pound coffee can - may flour if you wish.
  • Put enough water in crock pot to come halfway up the can.
  • In large bowl combine dry ingredients.
  • Combine molasses and milk then add to dry ingredients.
  • Stir in raisins, if desired.
  • Fill coffee cans about 2/3 full - cover with foil secured with rubber band.
  • Place can on trivet in crock pot, Water should come about 1/2 way up (if you cannot put the lid on the crock pot with a trivet then remove the trivet).
  • Put lid on crock pot and cook on high for 3 hours.
  • Remove from crock pot - remove foil cover and place can in 300 degree oven for 10 minutes to "dry".

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1098.2, Fat 13.1, SaturatedFat 6.2, Cholesterol 34.2, Sodium 2395.2, Carbohydrate 230.7, Fiber 18, Sugar 71.2, Protein 24.6

BOSTON BROWN BREAD



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Provided by Mary Frances Heck

Categories     Bread     Milk/Cream     Breakfast     Brunch     Side     Bake     Cornmeal     Fall     Molasses     Whole Wheat     Bon Appétit     Vegetarian     Pescatarian     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     Kosher

Yield Makes 10 servings

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 tablespoon butter plus more for serving, room temperature
2 cups whole milk
1/2 cup mild-flavored (light) molasses
1/4 cup (packed) light brown sugar
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1 1/4 cups whole wheat flour
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 cup rye flour
1/3 cup cornmeal
1 tablespoons baking soda
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 cup raisins (optional)
Ingredient info: Rye flour is available at natural foods stores and some supermarkets.
Special Equipment
Two empty, clean 11-13-ounce coffee cans

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°F. Cut two 6" squares of foil. Coat insides of cans and one side of foil squares with 1 tablespoon butter. Stir milk and next 3 ingredients in a small saucepan over low heat until sugar dissolves and mixture is just warmed (do not boil). Whisk whole wheat flour and next 5 ingredients in a large bowl. Add milk mixture; whisk until smooth. Fold in raisins, if using. Divide batter between cans. Smooth tops.
  • Cover cans with foil, butter side down. Secure foil with kitchen twine. Place cans foil side up in a deep roasting pan or a heavy shallow pot. Transfer pan to oven. Pour very hot water into pan to come about 3" up sides of cans.
  • Bake until a skewer inserted through foil into the center of each loaf comes out clean, about 1 1/2 hours. Transfer to a wire rack. Let cool for 10 minutes. Run a thin knife around edges of cans. Invert to release loaves onto rack. Let cool completely. DO AHEAD: Bread can be made 3 days ahead. Wrap tightly in plastic; store at room temperature.
  • Slice bread. Serve with soft butter.

Tips:

  • For a crispier crust, increase the cooking time by 10-15 minutes.
  • If you prefer a moister texture, add an extra 1/4 cup of milk or buttermilk to the batter.
  • Feel free to experiment with different dried fruits, such as raisins, cranberries, or cherries.
  • For a nutty flavor, add 1/2 cup of chopped walnuts or pecans to the batter.
  • Serve Boston brown bread warm with butter and your favorite soup or stew.

Conclusion:

Crockpot Boston brown bread is a delicious and easy-to-make side dish that is perfect for any occasion. With its moist and flavorful interior and crispy crust, it is sure to be a hit with everyone at your table. So next time you are looking for a quick and easy bread recipe, give this crockpot version a try. You won't be disappointed!

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