But the thing is, even then, in southern New England in the late 1970s, brown bread was feeling like a forgotten bread. The can never seemed to help.

Brown bread. Courtesy of Northern Spy. Modern New England brown bread is much sweeter, a phenomenon that developed over time as high-society types added extra molasses to show off their wealth.

But the thing is, even then, in southern New England in the late 1970s, brown bread was feeling like a forgotten bread. The can never seemed to help.

It's called brown bread, or outside of New England, where it is mostly unheard of, Boston brown bread. Skip to content. All Sections. Subscribe Now. 64°F. Monday, June 30th 2025 ...

For as long as I can remember, my favorite bread, the bread that I still crave above all breads, has come in a can. It's called brown bread, or outside of New England, where it is mostly unheard ...

A staple of the New England food scene, canned brown bread has graced the tables of Northeasterners since 1928. It was born in a time when canned food popularity boomed, something that B&M brand ...

Yes, canned bread is a thing — a distinctly New England tradition. You might recall it from the famous "SpongeBob SquarePants ...

For as long as I can remember, my favorite bread — the bread I still crave above all breads — has come in a can. It’s called brown bread, or outside New England, where it is mostly unheard ...

The New England tradition of baked beans and brown bread goes back to the region’s early settlers, according to Sandra Oliver, a Maine food historian who lives on Islesboro.

Since the 1920s, baked bean company B&M has been making raisin and brown bread in a can. TODAY tried the New England tradition to find out what it tastes like.