Boston Brown Bread

Directions

1. 1
   Place a rack in the bottom third of the oven and preheat to 300 degrees F.
2. 2
   In a large bowl, whisk together the rye flour, cornmeal, whole wheat flour, white bread flour, baking powder, salt, and baking soda.
3. 3
   In a medium bowl, whisk together the molasses, buttermilk, and egg.
4. 4
   Pour the molasses mixture into the flour mixture and mix until a thick batter is just formed.
5. 5
   Transfer the batter to the prepared coffee can.
6. 6
   Cover tightly with the foil, buttered-side down.
7. 7
   Place the coffee can in a pot that is twice the height of the can.
8. 8
   Pour enough hot water in the pot to reach halfway up the sides of the can.
9. 9
   Bring the water to a boil on top of the stove, before transferring to the oven.
10. 10
    Bake the bread, in the water bath, until spongy and a wooden skewer inserted in the center comes out clean, about 3 hours.
11. 11
    Remove can from the water bath and set aside to cool completely.
12. 12
    Remove the loaf from the can.
13. 13
    Slice into rounds and serve.