Aunt Jane's Brown Bread

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This is an old standby on my Thanksgiving table and on my mother's. It was her Aunt Jane who started it. I like to eat it plain, sliced thin, but I know others claim it's delicious with a little bit of butter or cream cheese on top.

Submitted by BECKE
Updated on July 14, 2022
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Prep Time:
15 mins
Cook Time:
45 mins
Additional Time:
30 mins
Total Time:
1 hr 30 mins
Servings:
12
Yield:
2 loaves
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 12 servings

  • 2 cups milk

  • ½ cup white sugar

  • ½ cup molasses

  • 1 ½ cups whole wheat flour

  • 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour

  • ½ teaspoon salt

  • 1 teaspoon baking soda

  • 3 teaspoons baking powder

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Butter and flour two 9x5-inch bread pans.

  2. In a small bowl, combine milk, sugar and molasses.

  3. Mix together whole wheat flour, all-purpose flour, salt, baking soda and baking powder. Add to milk mixture and mix well.

  4. Pour mixture into bread pans. Bake in preheated oven until a tester inserted in the centers comes out clean, about 45 minutes. Let bread cool in pans for 10 minutes, then invert on wire rack and allow to cool completely.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

201 Calories
1g Fat
44g Carbs
5g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 12
Calories 201
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 1g 2%
Saturated Fat 1g 3%
Cholesterol 3mg 1%
Sodium 347mg 15%
Total Carbohydrate 44g 16%
Dietary Fiber 2g 8%
Total Sugars 18g
Protein 5g 10%
Vitamin C 0mg 0%
Calcium 151mg 12%
Iron 2mg 12%
Potassium 339mg 7%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.