Boston Brown Bread

My roommate used to make this delicious bread.  It is dense and moist and yummy.

 Boston Brown Bread

2 1/2 cups wheat flour

2 cups buttermilk

1/2 cup flour

1 cup raisins

1/2 cup sugar

1/2 cup molasses

2 1/2 teaspoons baking soda

1 egg

1 teaspoon baking powder

1 teaspoon salt

1 cup boiling water

Butter for serving.

Preheat oven to 350.  Spray 4-5 15 oz. cans or 1 loaf pan

Place raisins in a bowl and pour boiling water over.  Let sit for 10 minutes.

Combine the flours, sugar, baking powder and salt in a large bowl.  Beat in the egg.

In another bowl, whisk the baking soda into the buttermilk, then stir in the molasses.

Fold the wet mixture into the dry, mixing just until incorporated, then fold in the plumped raisins.

Pour batter into prepared pan and tap to remove air.

Bake for about 50 minutes.  Serve with butter or cream cheese spread.