Unfortunately I can count the times I've made yeasted bread on one hand. I've guess I've been spending all my time on cakes, cookies, brownies and cupcakes. {Not a bad thing, thought, right?}
I was nervous and happy when I read that Susan of Food.Baby picked Raisin Swirl Bread on pages 59 and 60. I seriously did not want to have a bad bread baking experience. And well, I followed the recipe exactly and well...the results were pleasing.
My husband keeps telling me that I haven't said much about this bread and that it appears that I may not like it that much. I think I've been quiet because I'm honestly surprised that I didn't mess it up.
I found this bread to be delicious. I loved the addition of the orange zest. It brought a simple fragrant freshness to the bread that I enjoyed. And the cinnamon, cocoa, sugar, butter and raisin swirl was beautiful. I think it could have been just a little bit sweeter, but then again, I'm not shy when it comes to sugar.
I would make this bread again in a heartbeat. I know I could definately work on my rolling skills. And I really want to make french toast with this as Dorie suggests. The only complaint I have is wanting more. I almost wish the recipe made two or three loaves.
I know some other blogging bakers in the Tuesdays with Dorie group did some cool variations to the bread, so be sure to check their blogs out. If you'd like to make this cinnamon swirl bread yourself, you can get the recipe at Susan's blog: Food.Baby.
7 comments:
oh this looks fabulous! Looks like a great way to start the morning! (or welcome the afternoon, or end the day!) :)
Looks just wonderful...and we loved that orange zest as well, oh so good! I need to go at this one again b/c Mary at Popsicles and Sandy Feet made French Toast with it and oh does that look great! You did a beautiful job.
your bread looks just simply fabuloso! We loved it. I can't wait to eat my last slice in the morning for breakfast.
your closeup looks great!
I made cinnamon rolls, with no orange. Someday (SOON) I really want to make the loaf. Looks so good. I was afraid the kids wouldn't eat it, but they'd eat French toast, so now I have a good excuse, well, after we move to Utah--only about a week and a half away.
Im so glad it worked out for you! It looks great! If you haven't tried the french toast version ..do so! I am a witness that it's excellent being I had three slices!
It looks like a complete success! I think it would be good with more cinnamon and more sugar in the swirl.
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