I wasn't going to bake this. I was going to resist the siren's song of warm, soft, sweet, doughy bread. My tiny little uterine occupant has become VERY carb-demanding and I can feel the scale rising. I was going to forgo this recipe and munch on an apple instead.
Ooops. Well, at least I ate an apple while the bread was in the oven.
Today's Dorie selection was picked by Susan of Food.Baby, and I would like to give her a warm and doughy hug. The Raisin Swirl Bread sounds intimidating, especially if you're like me and have a fear of yeast. However, it honestly couldn't be easier. There's no kneading, just mixing and rolling. The dough is soft and pliable, easy to work with, and deliciously smeared with butter, sugar, cinnamon and raisins.
My finished product was a little cracked on top, but the inside was a lovely swirl of flavor. Alex and I immediately each ate a slice and I had another one for breakfast. The bread reminds me of challah - slightly sweet and buttery with that golden stringy texture. The filling isn't too sweet, and the optional addition of cocoa powder makes for a nice flavor balance.
I'll be surprised if this makes it to Friday. That sneaky carb-loving baby.
11 comments:
This looks delicious! I might have to try it myself
Oh...how I wish I had a uterine companion to blame all my carb eating on....
I just eat it because I'm a carboholic, and this bread....hit the spot.
My uterine companion is now 21--can I still blame my need for carbs on him?? Fun recipe.
Ha I'm laughing at Cindy's comment. I can't blame my love of carbs on a pregnancy either. But it's very much present in my life. Your bread looks great. Hope the uterine companion loved it too!
ditto chocolate chic! lol. take any xcuse you can get girl! lol
Cute post! I'm sure your uterine companion will love this bread out of the womb, too. I think the cracked part looks great-very homey.
Your bread looks beautiful!
Thanks for visiting my blog. Your bread looks wonderful and yes it is good for your "uterine companion" and you. I love the phrase, as I am a "g'ma" and guess I am not up to date on the current phraseology. (Yes, I had to look up that word in the old fashioned dictionary for spelling.)Oh well, I loved your blog post. Take care. lola
Too funny! Your bread looks great!
Ciao Beth ! Congratulations for the tiny eater ! Love your bread !
What a great excuse you have to make and eat more bread. Texture of your bread is perfection.
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