Sweet Tea & conversation... a lovely way to spend a day

February 02, 2015

Good Morning !
Ah , but it's good to be back !
  The old computer died a long and distressful death to be replaced by a smaller , zippy model that stretches my meager skills .
   The snow from the major storm last week is melting in today's rain , but the temps are due to descend again to frigid digits ...sigh...is it Spring yet ???
   Sharing my favorite recipe for Irish Soda Bread with a friend led to a tasty substitution . A local restaurant bakes Cranberry Orange Muffins that are the stuff of foodie dreams . This seemed to be the perfect time to experiment and so...here's the recipe :

           Cranberry Orange Walnut Bread
2 cups flour                                                    Sift dry ingredients into a bowl ,add dried cranberries
1/3 cup sugar                                                  Beat egg , milk , orange juice and butter in separate
1/2 tsp salt                                                        bowl , then stir into dry ingredients and walnuts, just
1 1/2 tsp baking powder                                 to moisten throughout . Turn into a foil lined,sprayed
1/2 tsp baking soda                                         8x8" brownie pan ,spread to smooth top and fill pan .
3/4 cup dries cranberries                                 Bake in a pre-heated 350 degree oven for 30-35
1 tsp finely grated orange zest                       minutes . Cool a bit on a wire rack , cut into thin
1 lightly beaten egg                                        slices , butter while still warm and enjoy !
1/3 cup orange juice
1/3 cup milk
1 Tbsp melted butter
1/2 cup chopped walnuts
1/8 tsp ground black pepper

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