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Boston brown bread
Calories & nutrition facts
canned
Nutrition facts
Per 100 g% DV- Calories 195 kcal —
- Protein 5.2 g 10%
- Carbohydrate 39 g 14%
- Fat 1.5 g 2%
- Saturated fat 0.3 g 1%
- Fibre 4.7 g 17%
- Sugars 2.4 g —
- Sodium 631 mg 27%
- Cholesterol 1 mg 0%
Vitamins & minerals
Per 100 g% DVVitamins
- Vitamin A 25 µg 3%
- Vitamin C 0 mg 0%
- Vitamin D 0 µg 0%
- Vitamin E 0.32 mg 2%
- Vitamin K 2.5 µg 2%
- Thiamin (B1) 0.01 mg 1%
- Riboflavin (B2) 0.12 mg 9%
- Niacin (B3) 1.1 mg 7%
- Pantothenic acid (B5) 0.57 mg 11%
- Vitamin B6 0.08 mg 5%
- Folate (B9) 11 µg 3%
- Vitamin B12 0.01 µg 0%
- Choline 23.5 mg 4%
Minerals
- Calcium 70 mg 5%
- Iron 2.1 mg 12%
- Magnesium 63 mg 15%
- Phosphorus 112 mg 9%
- Potassium 318 mg 7%
- Zinc 0.5 mg 5%
- Copper 0.08 mg 9%
- Manganese 1 mg 44%
- Selenium 21.9 µg 40%
Calories by portion
| Portion | Weight | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 100 g | 100 g | 195 | 5.2 g | 39 g | 1.5 g |
| 1 × oz | 28.4 g | 55 | 1.5 g | 11 g | 0.4 g |
| 1 × slice | 45 g | 88 | 2.3 g | 17 g | 0.7 g |
| 2 × oz | 56.7 g | 111 | 2.9 g | 22 g | 0.9 g |
| ½ × oz | 14.2 g | 28 | 0.7 g | 5.5 g | 0.2 g |
| 3 × oz | 85.1 g | 166 | 4.4 g | 33 g | 1.3 g |
| 4 × oz | 113.4 g | 221 | 5.9 g | 44 g | 1.7 g |
Questions about Boston brown bread
What is Boston brown bread made from?
It is a moist, dark bread traditionally made with cornmeal, rye flour and wheat flour, sweetened and coloured with molasses. Raisins are a common addition.
Why is Boston brown bread steamed in a can?
The batter is traditionally steamed in a covered cylindrical tin or pudding mould, which gives the loaf its familiar round shape and keeps it moist. Use a food-safe, unlined tin, grease it well and leave room for the batter to rise.
How do you steam Boston brown bread?
Put the covered tin on a rack in a large pot, add boiling water to come about halfway up its sides, then cover the pot and simmer gently for about 2 hours. Keep the water at a steady simmer and top it up with boiling water if needed; the loaf is done when a skewer comes out clean.
What do you eat with Boston brown bread?
It is a classic partner for Boston baked beans: serve slices warm with the beans, or toast them and spread with butter. Raisin-studded versions also work well with cream cheese.
How should you store Boston brown bread?
Once completely cool, wrap it well and keep it in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days. For longer storage, wrap individual slices and freeze them; thaw at room temperature or toast from frozen.
Can you freeze Boston brown bread?
Yes. Slice the cooled loaf first, separate slices with baking paper, and seal them in a freezer bag for up to 3 months. Toast slices straight from frozen, or let them thaw before serving.
Source: USDA FoodData Central 174907 · per 100 g · carbohydrate per EU label, fibre excluded
