Steamed Black Bread

This moist, dense, yeast-free bread uses graham flour, a whole wheat grind that includes the bran for flavor and health. Here, it combines with all-purpose flour, molasses and buttermilk to steam over boiling water on the stove.

• Calories: 133 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
• 2 teaspoons baking soda
• ½ cup molasses
• 3 tablespoons white sugar
• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
• salt to taste
• 2 cups buttermilk
• 2 cups graham flour

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Use a canning kettle, and invert the wire rack. Fill with water to just below the wire rack. Bring to a boil on top of the stove.

Step 2

In a large bowl, mix together molasses, oil, milk, sugar, salt, and baking soda. Stir in white and graham flour. Divide batter into two 1 pound coffee cans. Place a double thickness of aluminum foil over top, and secure with rubber bands.

Step 3

Keep water at a slow boil, and steam for one hour.