Steamed Cranberry Brown Bread (Crock-Pot)

Steamed Cranberry Brown Bread is a traditional New England dish that dates back to colonial times. It was often made in a cast-iron pot and steamed over an open fire.

This is vegetarian recipe. Dish can be prepared in 230 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 14.

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Steamed Cranberry Brown Bread (Crock-Pot)

Cooking Method: Steaming Cuisine: American Courses: Bread, Breakfast, Dessert, Snack Recipe Keys: Vegetarian

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 20 min Cook Time 180 min Rest Time 30 min Total Time 3 hrs 50 mins

Servings: 8 Calories: 2000

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 2 cup Whole wheat flour
• 1 cup All-purpose flour
• 1 cup Brown sugar
• 1 teaspoon Baking powder
• ¹⁄₂ teaspoon Baking soda
• ¹⁄₂ teaspoon Salt
• ¹⁄₂ teaspoon Ground cinnamon
• ¹⁄₄ teaspoon Ground nutmeg
• ¹⁄₂ cup Unsweetened applesauce
• ¹⁄₄ cup Molasses
• ¹⁄₂ cup Buttermilk
• 1 Egg
• ¹⁄₂ cup Dried cranberries
• ¹⁄₄ cup Chopped walnuts

Instructions

1. In a large bowl, combine the whole wheat flour, all-purpose flour, brown sugar, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
2. In a separate bowl, mix together the applesauce, molasses, buttermilk, and egg.
3. Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients, stirring until just combined.
4. Fold in the dried cranberries and chopped walnuts.
5. Grease a 2-quart crock-pot and pour the batter into it.
6. Cover the crock-pot and cook on high for 3 hours, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
7. Let the bread rest in the crock-pot for 30 minutes before removing and serving.
8. Slice and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Servings 8

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 250kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 8g13%

Total Carbohydrate 40g14%

Sugars 20g

Protein 5g10%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.