Baking a "Sandwich Loaf" with King Arthur...

Well, now that all the excitement of "Giveaway February" is finally waning, I thought I'd share a quick bread recipe I recently tried for Sandwich Loaf.


The recipe is from the vintage King Arthur Flour® cookbook, "Easy Home Baking." I could find no copyright year on this one. There is an excerpt from Consumers' Guide "Bread Facts," dated 1937 on page 5, but the woman on the delightfully bright red cover sure has 1950s eyebrows.

I must admit that I've been a King Arthur Flour® fan for many years, so I was thrilled to find this vintage cookbook. And after all, it's New England's oldest flour company - founded 1790.


The Sandwich Loaf is a tasty quick bread containing whole wheat flour, honey, and chopped nuts. It's not overly sweet, with the nuts adding a bit of extra flavor and texture. I used chopped walnuts in the loaf I made, but next time, I'll probably use pecans. Incidentally, Sandwich Loaf makes excellent French Toast...

Here's the recipe:


When you have a few moments, wander around the King Arthur Flour® Baker's Catalog. They offer all sorts of interesting baking ingredients and new-fangled gadgets (if you are so inclined), as well as items for special dietary needs (gluten-free, sugar-free, Kosher, etc.).

And do try this recipe! King Arthur sure bakes a mean Sandwich Loaf ;)


Edited to add: How could I forget to mention that King Arthur Flour® also has a blog with great recipes?!

**Please note - I am not in any way affiliated with King Arthur Flour® - I'm just a fan recommending a company whose products I like and use.**

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A Little Love from Miss CherryBubbles, aka Giveaway no. 2

For Giveaway number 2, I decided to go a bit more domestic, with a little Valentine's Day love thrown in for good measure.

Here are the fun vintage goodies you have a chance to win this week...


1. An adorable vintage navy organza full apron with raspberry pink ric-rac trim and a cute little pocket detail.


2. Your very own copy of Joys of Jello®, 5th Edition - packed full of recipes using that most famous of gelatins. Who knew you could make so many festive things with Jello®?


Really now, I mean, just look at the Crown Jewel desserts... that's a party waiting to happen right there ;)


3. Learn to Bake... You'll Love It! (c. 1947). And you will too, with this terrific little baking book. The cover has seen better days, but the inside is in good shape and is packed full of helpful baking information, tips, and recipes.


This could be you taking a tray of perfect biscuits out of the oven...


And who wouldn't want to create this lovely confection for a romantic occasion?


4. Two vintage aluminum heart-shaped molds - one 3.5" and one 5.5". Polished nicely by my dearest. They can be used as Jello® molds or to make little heart-shaped cakes.


5. And last, but not least, the February, 1947 issue of Woman's Home Companion. This issue is chock-full of swell stories, fabulous fashion, amazing advertisements, and much more.

Fashion!

Food!

Face Powder and Film!

Now, in order to enter this giveaway, you must leave an entry comment including your favorite flavor of Jello®. And, in case you didn't guess, my favorite is cherry!

If you're not an enthusiastic supporter of gelatin consumption, then you must include your favorite baked good to make in your entry comment.

Entries will be accepted until midnight (EST) on Friday, February 12 and winner's name will be drawn on Saturday.

Good luck!

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