Brown Bread Directions

• Begin by preheating your oven to 350°F (175°C) to ensure the bread bakes evenly.
• Grease your loaf pan with butter or cooking spray to prevent sticking.
• In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the whole wheat flour, wheat bran (or germ), all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt until well combined.
• Melt the butter over low heat in a small saucepan, then remove from heat and let it cool slightly.
• In another bowl, mix the buttermilk and molasses together, then add the melted butter and stir until well blended.
• Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and gently fold them together using a rubber spatula. Avoid overmixing to keep the bread light.
• Spoon the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top with the spatula.
• Bake in the preheated oven for 45-50 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
• Remove the bread from the oven and let it cool in the pan for about 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.