TWD/BWJ: Irish Soda Bread

They took pity on us after the Rugelach-that-went-on-forever.  Today's recipe for Irish Soda Bread was quick and easy.  I think I spent more time going outside for a sprig of rosemary than it took to make the entire thing.  Tasty too.  Might have to try this with a variety of add-ins.  This time, I divided the dough in half.  One was plain (cuz I want to do the recipe as written at least once) and the other had some queso and rosemary added. The recipe can be found here or here. And other blog links are here.

easy peasy ingredients

ready for the oven

done

What sane person lets freshly-baked bread cool?

This week's shoe. It's GREEN! Perfect for March.

TWD/BWJ: Rugelach

First thing I've ever baked that tasted like it might have come from a bakery.  Really.  I know their secret now.  LOTS of butter and cream cheese.  In fact, everything about this recipe seemed excessive. Even had to run to the store at the last minute for more cinnamon. But it was fun. And this week Baby Boy is home on spring break.  So let's get on with pictures.  If you want the recipe, you can get it here or here.  Other blogs about it are listed here.  (Note: I'm in a hurry and can't to figure out how to put these pics where I want them...)

Nobody said it was low fat! And shortly
after this, the King of the Castle began a
conversation with me just as I was adding
the flour.  Still not sure if I used
2 1/2 or 3 cups.

It's a 30 year old food processor and only works on "pulse"
but I've got the cutest measuring spoons in town!

Left his jacket on til I mentioned the sleeve
dragging thru a pile of flour. The things
you learn when you cook...

I heard a funny noise and realized that
someone had discovered the can of
spray cream in the fridge!

We decided to make one batch following the recipe.

Happened to have dates, figs, and raisins
in the pantry, pluse there were apricots
left over from making the filling

This was the point where I read that they were supposed
to chill for 4 hours!  Uh-oh.

Decided to go with chocolate for the second batch.
And a different shape.

Told BB he could add whatever he wanted
to the last one.  He emerged from the pantry with
a bag of mini-marshmallows.  

This recipe goes on forever!
Now it's time to dip.

Pretty close!  And I must say, they're delicious!

Oh - and it's not every day you see a sweet shoe like this in the road!