A thoroughly American bread, orriginating during the Great Depression. This bread is baked in tin cans (just like the hoboes did it back in the day). It's moist and delicious and very easy. It's no wonder that it's a hit to all who visit Greenfield Village in Dearborn Michigan.
Provided by Joann Wisniewski
Categories Other Breads
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- 1. Preheat oven to 350 F. Grease and flour 3 or 4 empty and clean soup cans.
- 2. Pour boiling water over raisins or currants. Add brandy and let cool.
- 3. Whisk together baking soda, salt and flour; set aside. In large bowl mix together butter, milk, vanilla, egg and the sugars. Add the raising or currants and all the liquid.
- 4. Gently mix in flour mixture and walnuts until just blended. (It's ok if there are lumps or streaks of flour)
- 5. Fill the soup cans to half full. Bake for 40 minute to an hour. Cool 5 minutes in cans before removing to a rack to cool completely.
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Casha Cali
[email protected]I love this hobo bread! It's so easy to make and it's always delicious. I've made it for parties, picnics, and even just for a snack. It's always a hit.
Madhusudan Roy
[email protected]This hobo bread was a bit too sweet for my taste. I think I'll try using less sugar next time.
pat guthro
[email protected]I made this hobo bread for my family and they loved it! It was so easy to make and it turned out perfectly. I'll definitely be making it again.
sayed ilyas
[email protected]This hobo bread is the best! I've made it for years and it's always a hit. It's so easy to make and it's always delicious. I highly recommend it.
Batool chahat
[email protected]This hobo bread was a bit bland for my taste. I think I'll try adding some more herbs and spices next time.
Antonio Reed
[email protected]This was my first time making hobo bread and it turned out great! I was worried it would be difficult, but it was actually really easy. I'll definitely be making it again.
Hehehs Kgktbaaiakdd
[email protected]I've made this hobo bread several times now and it's always a hit. It's so easy to make and it's always delicious. I love that I can customize it with different fillings.
Michael Haile
[email protected]This hobo bread was a bit too dry for my taste. I think I'll try adding some more butter or oil next time.
Alvi Asraful
[email protected]I'm not a huge fan of hobo bread, but this recipe was actually pretty good. It was easy to make and tasted great.
Sachele Winn
[email protected]This hobo bread was a hit! I made it for a potluck and everyone loved it. It was easy to make and turned out perfectly.