Aunt Jane's Brown Bread

Name: Aunt Jane's Brown Bread
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 90 min
Yield: 2 loaves
Ingredients: 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

Rating: 4.57 stars

37 Ratings
29 Reviews
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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.

By BECKE

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Recipe Summary

prep:

15 mins

cook:

45 mins

additional:

30 mins

total:

1 hr 30 mins

Servings:

Yield:

2 loaves

Nutrition Info

Ingredients

Original recipe yields 12 servings

The ingredient list now reflects the servings specified

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

Step 1

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

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Step 2

In a small bowl, combine milk, sugar and molasses.
Step 3

Mix together whole wheat flour, all-purpose flour, salt, baking soda and baking powder. Add to milk mixture and mix well.
Step 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; protein 5g 10% DV; carbohydrates 43.6g 14% DV; fat 1.2g 2% DV; cholesterol 3.3mg 1% DV; sodium 346.5mg 14% DV. Full Nutrition

Reviews (29)

Most helpful positive review

LAUREND13

11/05/2005

I just made this bread - it's amazing! I cut the recipe in half because I only own 1 loaf pan. Minor alterations - used 1/4 cup unbleached white and 1/4 whole wheat pastry flour (since I halved the recipe). I also used light soymilk in place of the milk. I will be making this A LOT. Read More

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(14)

Most helpful critical review

Twyla's Treats

11/29/2019

Ok just think this type of bread isn't my thing. Was super easy to make. Read More

37 Ratings

5 star values: 24
4 star values: 11
3 star values: 1
2 star values: 1
1 star values: 0

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LAUREND13

11/04/2005

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(14)

MKESS27

10/09/2003

This was actually my 1st attempt at making bread ever (I am new to cooking). Everyone thought I was crazy to take on the task of making bread. But it was VERY easy to make and provided me with 2 loaves of sweet and dense brown bread. It's wonderful! Read More

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(11)

LEZA123

11/14/2003

great recipie. i made 4 mini loafs. i also think that it would be great by adding raisins and nuts and make muffins. also great with honey butter or cream cheese. this year it will be on my thanksgiving table. thanks lisa Read More

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(10)

CATKOUZ

08/18/2005

A big hit at Thanksgiving and easy enough for the kids to bake. I used mini loaf pans so I could place cute loaves around the table (of 30 people!). Great with tons of butta! Read More

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(6)

rdonohue

02/26/2008

Good but not what I was expecting. I'm looking for something similar to the brown bread served at The Cheesecake Factory. Read More

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(6)

yippee5

10/26/2006

This stuff is awesome! My hubby was speechless when he put the first bite into his mouth. It's awesome with cinnamon honey butter:) Read More

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(4)

WeezaG

06/07/2010

I really liked the flavor of this bread. It is very sweet so to me it's like dessert or breakfast cake. The taste reminds me of shoo fly pie. I was surprised that it had neither shortening or egg in it. I'll make it again as it was so easy and good. Read More

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Jennifer Coffey

10/23/2003

Pretty good. Had much more the consistency of a gingerbread cookie than a loaf of bread. Thank you for sharing it I.m glad I tried it!! Read More

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(3)

Stephanie Landa Butler

03/17/2007

This was very good especially with honey butter. However it wasn't the kind of brown bread I was hoping for. This one was more of a breakfast treat. Read More

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(2)

Twyla's Treats

11/29/2019

Ok just think this type of bread isn't my thing. Was super easy to make. Read More

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Nutritional Information

Aunt Jane's Brown Bread

Servings Per Recipe: 12
Calories: 200.6

% Daily Value *

protein: 10 %

carbohydrates: 14 %

exchange other carbs:

dietary fiber: 9 %

sugars:

fat: 2 %

saturated fat: 3 %

cholesterol: 1 %

vitamin a iu: 2 %

niacin equivalents: 24 %

vitamin b6: 10 %

vitamin c:

folate: 9 %

calcium: 15 %

iron: 12 %

magnesium: 22 %

potassium: 10 %

sodium: 14 %

thiamin: 21 %

calories from fat:

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percent of calories from protein:

percent of calories from sat fat:

*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.

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LAUREND13

11/04/2005

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MKESS27

10/09/2003

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LEZA123

11/14/2003

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CATKOUZ

08/18/2005

A big hit at Thanksgiving and easy enough for the kids to bake. I used mini loaf pans so I could place cute loaves around the table (of 30 people!). Great with tons of butta!

Helpful

(6)

rdonohue

02/26/2008

Good but not what I was expecting. I'm looking for something similar to the brown bread served at The Cheesecake Factory.

Helpful

(6)

yippee5

10/26/2006

This stuff is awesome! My hubby was speechless when he put the first bite into his mouth. It's awesome with cinnamon honey butter:)

Helpful

(4)

WeezaG

06/07/2010

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(3)

Jennifer Coffey

10/23/2003

Pretty good. Had much more the consistency of a gingerbread cookie than a loaf of bread. Thank you for sharing it I.m glad I tried it!!

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(3)

Stephanie Landa Butler

03/17/2007

This was very good especially with honey butter. However it wasn't the kind of brown bread I was hoping for. This one was more of a breakfast treat.

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(2)

Twyla's Treats

11/29/2019

Ok just think this type of bread isn't my thing. Was super easy to make.

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