Thank goodness for this pick. I miss bread. That's not to say there hasn't been bread in the last couple months while I wander about in limbo. But really, I miss homemade bread. Soft sandwich loaves, hearty and chewy sourdoughs, wonderfully sweet cinnamon rolls. I miss the smell of yeast, the feel of kneading bread dough, the sound of crusts crackling as they cool. And I miss this bread. Cinnamon raisin bread was always a go-to bread in my parents' house for everything from toast to sandwiches to french toast.
It's actually a bit ridiculous how much I've been fantasizing about what I'll bake when I get an oven again. Seriously, who has daydreams about cinnamon rolls, sandwich bread, and brownies? Evidently, I do. In fact, I move into our apartment two weeks before the fiance gets to North Carolina with all of my baking ingredients, and I broke the news to him that I was immediately going to buy flour, sugar, yeast, etc. so I could bake as soon as possible. Luckily, he understands, but I know a lot of people who'd give me the side-eye for not being able to wait another two weeks for all my flours and sugars and baking things. To those people? I am not a patient person. Just drive through an LA or Chicago rush hour with me and you'll get the hint.
Speaking of, I believe I've found the home of the worst. drivers. ever. Bakersfield, CA. For such a random city in the middle of nowhere, these people don't know how to drive! Quick, a quiz - how fast would you drive if the speed limit was 65mph?
a)65 mph
b)72 mph
c)45 mph
Most would pick a) or b), right? Not Bakersfield drivers! Oh no, instead of getting over into the empty left lane when someone enters the highway, they brake and slow down to 45 mph. What. the. hell?!? Bakersfield fail, people.
On that note, thank goodness I'm running out of these pre-done pictures and post topics. It's a sign that I'm almost done with this field campaign and can jaunt my way back across to the east coast and an apartment instead of an extended stay hotel. Needless to say, I'm thrilled. And maybe I'll re-make this bread. Because while the bread itself was wonderfully tender, I think it would have been improved with a bit less sugar and butter, having the raisins kneaded right in, and a heftier dose of cinnamon in the spiral filling. More daydreams...
Last Week: Tender Shortcakes
Next Week: Dressy Chocolate Loaf Cake (do not skip this. seriously.)
Tuesday, June 15, 2010
TWD: Raisin Swirl Bread
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Sounds delicious.
Pretty soon you'll have your lifeline back again and the aroma of baked goods. Too bad those extended stay hotels don't have ovens.
I've driven all over the US many times, and the worst drivers I've encountered (other than NJ) are on the freeways in Salt Lake City.
freeform, artisanh-y. a nice loaf!
Lovely look bread! I loved this recipe, one of Dorie's best!
I would be impatient too without an oven. Gotta have one! Hope the move goes well and everything is soon back to normal for you.
People don't know how to drive..my pet peeve is not using the blinker!
Im glad you enjoyed the bread, it loos tasty and so pretty! I added cinnamon chips to mine.
Well, it's a great day dream!
Being foot loose and fancy free is over rated after a while.
Hope you move in with your oven soon ;0)
No raisins for me.
Your free form bread looks wonderful
Wow. I think I would go crazy not being able to bake for that long. I don't think it's at all strange that you're going to buy ingredients before your baking gear gets there. =) I kneaded the raisins in, and it worked quite well. I agree, it needs more cinnamon in the swirl, though, or maybe some in the dough.
Your bread looks great!
hope you get home sweet home soon so you can get your bake on!! Hang in there...and sorry to hear about the horrific driving!
I am still having trouble picturing you without your kitchen and baking supplies and your oven. Sorry, it just doesn't seem possible. Your bread looks great!
I thought more swirl was called for too. :) Yours looks great!
Ha as my mom used to say when I was learning to drive, "the speed limit is the fastest you can go, but there's no rule that says you must drive that fast." Um, yeah.
I'm excited for you that you'll be getting an oven again soon, but sad for the rest of us that your pre-done posts are coming to a close--I'm going to miss the benefit of your experience! (Case in point, I totally would have skipped the dressy chocolate loaf cake but no longer!)
It is easier to get than to keep it...................................................................
We are moving in about a week. It's going to be really hard for me to just wait to unpack and have the kitchen in working order, but you can be sure that'll be the first thing I do!
Good luck with your move and bake on!
Dear Caitlin, I'm going on vavations in two weeks and thinking everyday about the kitchen I'll find: will it have an oven ?
In Rome they are crazy drivers but absolutely not slow or patient.
Where is your home going to be ? I tought California but I read N. Carolina...?
I thoroughly support the interim purchase of baking supplies. How else can you feel at home and what better way to pass the time? I look forward to seeing what you will be cooking up.
I thoroughly support the interim purchase of baking supplies. How else can you feel at home and what better way to pass the time? I look forward to seeing what you will be cooking up.
Well you have to eat something for two weeks--might as well bake!
Necessity is the mother of invention...................................................................
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