Boston Brown Bread

Directions

1. 1
   Mix flour, cornmeal, baking powder, salt and baking soda in large bowl.
2. 2
   Stir in buttermilk, molasses, melted shortening and raisins until well mixed.
3. 3
   Spoon batter into 4 well-greased 1 pound vegetable or fruit cans.
4. 4
   Cover with aluminum foil and tie with string.
5. 5
   Place cans on a rack in large kettle.
6. 6
   Pour boiling water to come halfway up sides of cans.
7. 7
   Cover and simmer for 2 1/2 to 3 hours.
8. 8
   Pour in more boiling water if necessary, to keep cans in boiling water to the halfway point.
9. 9
   Remove from kettle and remove foil.
10. 10
    Cool in cans for 10 minutes on a rack.
11. 11
    Invert loaves onto rack.
12. 12
    Serve warm.
13. 13
    Makes 4 loaves.