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I bake because it makes me happy right before it makes someone else happy. I was anxious to be sure the cinnamon bread was cooked through in the middle. It's hard to cut it cleanly while warm.
The drizzled frosting is cinnamon and vanilla.
I will drop a loaf off to the grandkids tomorrow. They always slice it up, dip in egg batter and throw it on the griddle for grandma special French toast.
Today has been a good day.
Summer has been the center of our world.
#Baking

@NorcalGma2 They look yummy 😋

stephaniepixie 🏳️‍🌈Jul 5

@NorcalGma2 That “grandma special French toast” sounds sublime. I’m jealous of your grandkids 😅

Norcal Gma 2 Jul 5

@stephaniepixie
Cinnamon bread is our healthier version. We used to turn my cinnamon rolls into French toast. Now we are calorie conscious. 🤣

stephaniepixie 🏳️‍🌈Jul 5

@NorcalGma2 Oh my… it all sounds so delicious 😋

KellyAnn Romanych (she/her)Jul 5

@NorcalGma2 the baking updates are wonderful. I live vicariously thru them. We get precious few days where it's cool enough to throw on the oven & bake

Chupacabra won't comply Jul 5

@NorcalGma2 Been cold here.

Marg is grim Jul 5

@NorcalGma2 This looks amazing and I would like to try it for stress relief baking purposes. Do you have a recipe you can share?

Norcal Gma 2 Jul 5

@Margaritak
I have been baking this recipe since I was a kid so I do it from memory.

@NorcalGma2 @Margaritak Now I'm really sad.. I came looking for the recipe too..
Thank you for asking Margaritak

Marg is grim Jul 5

@Joy_intl @NorcalGma2 well I took the inspiration and found a recipe online - sally's recipes are good. Just need to add the icing if you want 😆
https://sallysbakingaddiction.com/homemade-cinnamon-swirl-bread/

Homemade Cinnamon Swirl Bread - Sally's Baking Addiction

Nothing compares to fresh bread and this simple recipe for homemade cinnamon swirl bread is a family favorite! The recipe makes just 1 loaf.

Sally's Baking Addiction

@Margaritak aww! Thank you!
In response, I share the only cinnamon roll recipe I've tried - and been rather satisfied with -

I'm not a super experienced baker for breads that rise..

https://www.seriouseats.com/bravetart-homemade-cinnamon-rolls-recipe

One-Bowl, Overnight Cinnamon Rolls Recipe | BraveTart

These warm, gooey cinnamon rolls are a holiday secret weapon because the all-in-one recipe takes only one bowl and can be made in advance.

Serious Eats

Marg is grim Jul 5

@Joy_intl Excellent- thank you! This is funny because I floated the cinnamon bread idea in the household and the household requested scrolls so that's what I am making. Happy baking all around.

Katherine W Jul 5

The cinnamon bread (and the grandma special made with it) are amazing!

I started using a quick-read thermometer to check doneness in baked goods and find it helpful.
Here's a photo of the baking section of my chart, inside the cupboard door next to the oven.

Norcal Gma 2 Jul 5

@FiddleSix
I use toothpicks. I hadn't made this recipe in a long time even though I was pretty sure I wanted to check the texture before I gave a loaf away.
It is perfect for French toast.
I have been baking my whole life and I've never used temperature except for proofing the yeast. It is a good idea. Thank you.

Norcal Gma 2 Jul 5

@FiddleSix
I learn so much from you.
Thank you again.

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@NorcalGma2 💜🙌

@NorcalGma2 that looks lovely :)

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@NorcalGma2 Eggs arent a resource 2 b exploited by humans its bodily produce of another who didnt agree 2 b part of a genocidal system that sexually exploits breeding 2 maximise profits, kills their day old male chicks (bc theyre "the wrong breed for meat") & slaughters them @ menopause bc they aren't doing what gives them value in the eyes of their abusers anymore backyard eggs have similar problems > https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7YFz99OT18k #vegan https://nationearth.com

Why don't vegans eat backyard eggs?

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Cazimodo Creative Jul 5

@NorcalGma2 Ooh, that looks delish 😋

Cindy Josaitis Jul 5

That looks delicious.