Whenever we visit Illinois I make sure there is time to bake with my dad. I have so many great memories with my dad, but spending time in the kitchen is one of my favorite past times. He is a superb baker and I love learning from him.
This time I requested Peter Reinhart's Cinnamon Raisin Bread from The Bread Baker's Apprentice. My dad didn't object because he loves anything and everything with raisins. We left out the walnuts because Josh is allergic and I really don' t like nuts in my bread.
The recipe makes two loaves and they didn't last long. My dad can never wait to slice the bread, I know that is a no-no, but he is right, it is SO good fresh out of the oven. We also used it for toast in the morning-I put extra cinnamon and sugar on my piece) We even tried French toast with the bread and it was Mmmm, Mmmm good!
A group of bloggers are baking their way through the Bread Baker's Apprentice. I am not participating, but I love the book and enjoy following their baking adventures. For more information about the group and book visit Nicole's blog: Pinch My Salt. This is a book you will want to add to your collection for sure!
Looks yummy, can't wait to try it!
ReplyDeleteI recently found your blog through a link on Baking Bites and it seems fabulous! You have lots of great recipes that I am excited to try!
ReplyDeleteThanks,
Melissa
Beautiful bread... I need to gather my bread baking energy (just made my first loaf of bread this week) and give this one a try!
ReplyDeleteYum!
ReplyDeleteoh ya..I would so enjoy a slice with my morning coffee...with extra cinnamon and sugar of course :)
ReplyDeleteWhen I think of raisin bread, I remember the midnight snacking me and my dad did. Whenever our bakery have a new batch of raisin bread we always reserve one to eat at night smeared with cheese pimiento.
ReplyDeleteI cant wait for the cooler weather so I can start baking more bread. This recipe looks excellent!
ReplyDeleteHow fun to bake with your dad! I can't resist hot bread either!
ReplyDeletei love cinnamon raisin bread, looks fantastic and it must smell awesome. yummy. your dad is right it s best when it s still warm :)
ReplyDeleteThis is the best bread! I made it recently too and loved it so much. Glad you had a nice time with your dad :)
ReplyDeletebread pudding?
ReplyDeleteand i'm not sure why you have to wait to slice the bread...enlighten?
Looks great, and so glad you get to hang out with your dad. Great memories.
ReplyDeleteA delicious bread! I love that combo!
ReplyDeleteCheers,
Rosa
i bet it smelled fantastic! I'm waiting for it to get cooler before I start making more bread!
ReplyDeleteThats so fun that you cook and bake with your dad! The loaf looks just beautiful. My mom always use to buy us cinnamon raisin bread growing up so this totally reminds me of childhood
ReplyDeleteGREAT job! CInnamon raisin is my favorite bread!
ReplyDeleteLooks great!
ReplyDeleteWe loved this loaf too, delish!
Yum! I'll have to give this one a try!
ReplyDeleteAnd I bet this smelled amazing while baking.
ReplyDeleteI still have not baked bread, can you believe that?
A beautiful loaf!
ReplyDeleteI think it is so wonderful that you bake with your dad.
ReplyDeleteJust the thougt og both you beeing the kitchen together makes me feel good. I think fathers and daughters have a special relationship.
You just made me have some happy memories of baking with my dad! I wish I lived closer to him and my mom!
ReplyDeletethis is one of those things that has such a fine aroma, i burn my fingers digging in too soon. :)
ReplyDeleteYUM! I love cinnamon raisin bread.
ReplyDeleteYum!
ReplyDeleteHow awesome you're learning to bake bread from your dad! Fresh warm cinnamon raisin bread sounds SO good!
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful bread...I'm sure it's delicious!
ReplyDeleteHave to give this a try sometime.
ReplyDeleteOh, that looks so delicious! And I bet it would make amazing French toast, too!
ReplyDeleteThat bread has made me hungry. Your dad is an amazing guy. Have a great day.
ReplyDeleteI've never made cinnamon raisin bread before- looks heavenly. And I love that you bake with your Dad. I have a similar tradition with my Dad. We drive together to get take-out. Haha.
ReplyDeleteI love seeing the progress of the BBA group..sounds like a great loaf.
ReplyDeleteHooray for dads and baked goods - and both at the same time :)
ReplyDeleteThat is so neat that your dad bakes too! The bread looks like it turned out scrumptious!! =)
ReplyDeleteOh that looks delish! I have fallen so behind on BBA, the last thing I made was bagels! LOL I need more hours in a day :-p
ReplyDeletePerfect & delicious loaf Maria. Yes, yes to cut this one out of the oven! I love following the BBA escapades as well, & sometimes wish I had jumped on board too. This loaf is a great choice you made.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful bread! I love things like that. And how lovely to have baking memories with your father. I don't think my dad even knows where the kitchen is.
ReplyDeleteI have it in my collection...and so should others.
ReplyDeleteBread looks great.
Mmmmmm - beuatiful looking stuff!
ReplyDeletePS - you should enable comments from people who aren't on Blogger - my comment leads back to my now defunct Blogger url. ;)
My husband adores cinnamon raisin bread. I already own the book, but have never tried this recipe. Thanks for the nudge!
ReplyDeleteThere is always something good about Cinnamon and Raisin.... looks fabulous = )
ReplyDeleteI haven't baked bread in a while now - this looks so good!
ReplyDeleteI have been seeing a lot of cinnamon raisin breads around lately - I guess its a sign I need to make some!
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