Boston brown bread

noun

1. a dark-brown steamed bread made of cornmeal and rye meal or graham or wheat flour sweetened with molasses.

Word History and Origins

Origin of Boston brown bread¹

An Americanism dating back to 1855–60

Example Sentences

It was hardly a sumptuous repast, but answered every requirement, there being canned Boston brown bread and beef tea, mixed with snow and seasoned with smoke.

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But she says the Boston brown bread ought to be soft enough even after six weeks.

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Spread very thin buttered slices of Boston brown bread with chopped walnuts, or with chopped almonds, or with both mixed, or with salted nuts chopped.

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For supper serve pork and baked beans, Boston brown bread, pie, tea, etc.

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Rings of Boston brown bread alternated with rings of white bread and spread with peanut butter is another popular combination.

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