I can't remember where this recipe comes from. It's printed on a yellowed ragged torn piece of newsprint that lives in the front of my recipe journal. It's simple delicious goodness.
Ingredients
4 cups all purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking soda
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
1 cup shortening
2 cups sugar
4 eggs
2 cups buttermilk
2 teaspoons vanilla
For cinnamon swirl:
2 tablespoons sugar
1 tablespoon cinnamon
Directions
In a medium bowl, sift dry ingredients together and set aside.
In a large bowl, combine shortening and sugar. Add eggs and vanilla. Mix until smooth. Stir in dry mixture and buttermilk alternately just until combined. Divide one-third of mixture between two greased loaf pans.
Mix together swirl ingredients and pour a light dusting over each loaf. Swirl through batter with a knife.
Add remainder of batter divided into both loaf pans. Sprinkle swirl over top of loafs but don't mix into batter.
Bake at 350 degrees until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out with only moist crumbs attached (about an hour).
I've always meant to try this with a delicious glaze drizzled over the top. Maybe maple-sugar or a simple buttermilk glaze... but I always eat it before I can bother.
V over at Bumble beans (one of the most talented and creative quilters I know) posted her favorite Pumpkin Bread recipe as part of Project Quick-Bread. Thanks V!
Tomorrow's recipe: Carrot Raisin Loaf.
Keep em coming. I've been looking for new quickbread recipes!!!
Posted by: caroline | December 10, 2008 at 04:43 PM
Oh, that sounds perfect for this rainy day!
Posted by: Alexis | December 10, 2008 at 04:45 PM
I am completely loving this series of quick bread recipes...I know what I'm doing this weekend!
Posted by: jessica | December 10, 2008 at 06:58 PM
This looks delicious, I will have to try to remember to give it a try! Quick breads are so great. :)
Posted by: Laura | December 10, 2008 at 09:27 PM
That sounds delish, and I love your idea of posting quick-bread recipes. Such a great gift idea for teachers and other important people that you want to acknowledge with something special this time of year.
Posted by: Paige | December 11, 2008 at 12:42 AM
Yum, yum, yummy! Definitely going to try this one.
Posted by: Andrea | December 11, 2008 at 09:32 AM
You're a HOOT! where do i send the check?
hmmm, I just ordered my groceries, I better add a free things, this one sounds good!
Posted by: V | December 11, 2008 at 11:43 AM
Thanks for sharing! I will add this to my book :) I made your black bean soup today - delish!
Posted by: Amy @ parkcitygirl | December 11, 2008 at 10:42 PM