i baked!

let me rephrase that: i baked, & none had to gag it down! i've spoken about this before, i'm sure. i cannot bake. i can destroy even a boxed mix. i am not a baker.

last night i was desperate for a sweet treat, & couldn't convince manlyman to get in the car in search of baked goodies for me. apparently spending the entire day pampering me wore him out. selfish beast.

my desperation was such that i actually scoured the internet for something simple to bake. oh, & for which we had ingredients. i found one that looked easy enough. i decided to make a few substitutions, & gave it a go! it not only did not gag, it was amazing! here is my version:

cinnamon dessert bread

1/4c butter

1 1/3c sugar, divided

1 egg

2c all-purpose flour

1tsp baking powder

1/2tsp baking soda

1/2tsp salt

1c vanilla soy creamer

2tsp apple cider vinegar

1tb cinnamon

* preheat oven to 350

* add vinegar to soy cream, & set aside

* beat butter, 1c sugar, & egg

* combine flour, soda, powder, & salt

* add flour mixture, alternatively with curdled milk, to butter mixture

* combine cinnamon & remaining sugar

* pour half the batter into a greased loaf pan, sprinkle half the sugar mixture atop it, then the remaining batter, & finally the remaining sugar mixture

* bake for 45-50 minutes, until a skewer comes out clean
(note - i use evaporated cane juice, not white sugar - i cannot vouch for the flavor using white.)

it was very rich; most likely due to using soy creamer rather than soy milk; so tasted more like a dessert than the breakfasty bread i'm sure it was meant to be. i am definitely going to make this again! oh - something is wonky with my laptop, so i was unable to link to the original recipe for you. i did link you to the site though.

i'm off to eat a gigantic slice.
~peace.