Boston Brown Bread

Step 1

Preheat oven: 350°F (180°C).

Step 2

Combine boiling water, raisins and baking soda. Let stand until cool.

Step 3

Cream butter, sucanat, molasses, eggs, and vanilla.

Step 4

Add flour, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg.

Step 5

Drain water from raisin mixture, reserving liquid. Add water to flour mixture.

Step 6

Gently stir in raisins and nuts.

Step 7

Bake in 2 greased loaf pans for 1 hour.