boston brown bread
Definition
Noun: - A type of dark, sweet, steamed bread, traditionally made from a mixture of cornmeal, rye flour, and wheat flour, sweetened with molasses, and leavened with baking soda. It is a traditional New England food.
Usage
- Boston brown bread is typically served as a side dish, often with baked beans or other hearty New England fare.
- It is cooked by steaming in a cylindrical can or mold, which gives it its distinctive moist texture and shape.
Examples
Advanced Usage
- "Steamed like a traditional Boston brown bread": Used to describe the specific cooking method that defines this bread.
- The pudding was steamed like a traditional Boston brown bread, resulting in a wonderfully moist texture.
Variants and Related Words
- Brown bread (noun): A more general term for any dark-colored bread, which may or may not be steamed or contain molasses. Boston brown bread is a specific regional variant of brown bread.
- Steamed bread (noun): A category of bread that includes Boston brown bread and other breads cooked via steaming rather than baking.
Synonyms
- New England brown bread: A direct synonym emphasizing its regional origin.
- Steamed brown bread: A descriptive synonym highlighting its cooking method.
Notes on Meaning
This term refers specifically to the traditional American bread from the New England region. It is not simply any dark bread; its defining characteristics are its specific ingredient mix (cornmeal, rye, wheat, molasses) and its preparation by steaming. It is often sold pre-sliced in cans in some regions.
Noun
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dark steamed bread made of cornmeal wheat and flour with molasses and soda and milk or water
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