Easy 5-Minute Boston Brown Bread (Healthy/Low-Fat)

Ingredients

• 1 cup whole wheat flour
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 2 teaspoons baking soda
• 2/3 cup brown sugar, packed
• 1/4 cup molasses
• 2 cups low-fat buttermilk (for best results do not substitute milk)
• 1/2-3/4 cup raisins (or chopped dates, can use more)

Directions

1. 1

   Set oven to 350 degrees F.

2. 2

   Grease and flour a 9 x 5-inch loaf pan (can use two smaller loaf pans).

3. 3

   In a large bowl whisk the whole wheat flour with white flour, baking soda and brown sugar.

4. 4

   Using a wooden spoon or spatula mix in molasses and buttermilk until JUST combined (do not over mix).

5. 5

   Gently mix in raisins or chopped dates.

6. 6

   Spread in prepared loaf pan then allow the pan to sit on the counter for 5 minutes.

7. 7

   Bake for 50-60 minutes or until the loaf tests done (reduce cooking time if using smaller loaf pans).

8. 8

   Cool on a wire rack for 5 minutes then remove to a wire rack to cool completely.