Breads : Quick breads Last Updated: May 10th, 2009 - 18:04:42 Steamed Molasses Bran Bread By Sandra Woodruff  Printer friendly page Yield: 12 slices 3/4 cup whole wheat pastry flour 1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons wheat bran 1/4 teaspoon baking soda 1/8 teaspoon sea salt 1/2 cup nonfat or low-fat milk 1/4 cup molasses 2 egg whites or 1 large egg 2 tablespoons canola oil 1/3 cup finely chopped dark raisins 1/3 cup finely chopped walnuts 1. Place the flour, bran, baking soda, and salt in a medium bowl and stir to mix well. Combine the milk, molasses, egg whites or egg, and oil and whisk until smooth. Add the milk mixture to the flour mixture and stir to mix. Fold in the raisins and walnuts. 2. Coat two 1-pound food cans with cooking spray and pour the batter into the cans. 3. Place the cans in a deep pot with 1-2 inches of hot water.  Cover the pot and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to maintain a simmer, and cook for about 45 minutes or until the bread is firm to the touch and a wooden toothpick inserted in the center of the bread comes out clean (let the steam dissipate from the pot before testing to avoid getting burned). 4. Remove the foil covers and set the cans on wire racks to cool for 20 minutes. Remove the bread from the cans and let cool on the racks to room temperature before slicing and serving. Nutritional Facts (per slice) Calories: 111   Carbohydrates: 17 g   Fiber: 2.7 g   Fat: 4.5 g   Sat. Fat: 0.3 g Cholesterol: 0 mg    Protein: 3.3 g   Sodium: 70 mg   Calcium: 33 mg Potassium: 246 mg Diabetic exchanges: 1 carbohydrate, 1 fat © Copyright 2005 by eatsmarttoday.com Top of Page