Boston Brown Bread (T&T)

2 cups sifted whole wheat flour
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
1 cup yellow cornmeal
1 cup chopped nuts
3/4 cup dark molasses
2 cups buttermilk or sour milk
1 cup raisins
1 (3-pound) coffee can

Stir together flour, soda, baking powder and salt. Stir in cornmeal. Add remaining ingredients and beat well. Pour batter into greased and floured coffee can. Pour 2 cups water into crock pot and set can inside. Place aluminum foil over cooker and fold down around edge. Cover and bake on HIGH for 4 to 5 hours.

Remove and let cool 1 hour before unmolding.

Serve with your favorite fruited cream cheese spread or plain cream cheese.