Sunday Sweets & Bread Making

 

This Sunday we made: 

Chocolate Pumpkin Loaf

from

Carrotsncake

I found the recipe while searching for "clean" recipes.  This is something I am becoming a bit interested in and if you know me, that means I may go a little crazy about it, but it also means I may not stick with it.  It's something I'm interested in now and am trying to learn as much about it as I can.  I'll try it out and see what happens!

Anywho, I came across this recipe and since I still have two cans of pumpkin in the pantry from this past Fall I thought I'd try it.

I liked it but it is a bit "nutmeggy" tasting to the kids.  They are not really fans and would much rather have the Girl Scout cookies we just got. 

If you would like to give it a try here is the recipe.  You can also visit Carrotsncake to read more about the recipe.

Ingredients:

• 1.25 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 3/4 cup packed brown sugar
• 2 eggs
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/2 can (7.5 ounces) pumpkin
• 1 cup chocolate chips

Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 325*F. Grease loaf pan.

2. Combine all ingredients in large mixing bowl; blend well.

3. Once mixed, pour batter into loaf pan.

4. Bake for 40-45 minutes, until top is firm and a toothpick comes out clean.

5. Allow loaf to cool for 15 minutes; dust with powdered sugar (if desired).

BREAD!

This week I made:

French Bread 

after the first rise

the recipe says you can make two long loaves or two round loaves

I chose round because it's easier and I'm lazy!

cut into two to make two loaves

after the second rise

Oh my, what beauties don't you think?

Oh and tasty too.  I couldn't help but cut a slice.