Almost-Amish Cinnamon Bread

From the kitchen of One Perfect Bite...This is one of the easiest quick breads I've ever made. It got its unusual name because someone who enjoyed Amish friendship bread decided to make a loaf of it without using the stater that is the base for the original recipe. It did not turn out badly and it has since become almost as famous as the friendship bread itself. There is a lot of sugar in this bread, so I know it will appeal to those of you who crave sweets. The rest of you are welcome to join me for lox and cream cheese at the bagel table. This is a perfectly nice and serviceable sweet bread to make when you are pressed for time and do not feel the need to impress those sitting at your table. The recipe is great for beginning cooks and is wonderful to have on hand if you know you'll be working in the poorly equipped kitchen of a summer cottage or vacation condo. I do hope you'll give this homely bread a try. Here is how it is made.

Last Minute Cinnamon-Raisin Quick Bread

From the kitchen of One Perfect Bite...I wanted to share this recipe with those of you who manage to run out of treats and sweets before the holiday season ends. This is a fallback recipe that I use when the cookie jar is empty and I need to quickly put something together for guests. The recipe is child's play and the bread tastes much like an old-fashioned coffeecake. It won't make your reputation as a cook, but neither will it harm it. The original recipe appeared several years ago in a Taste of Home publication and while I've kept the ingredients from the original recipe, I've cut their quantities in half, so I don't have to worry about disposing of the second loaf. I like this recipe because I don't have to pull out any special equipment to make it. If you have a large bowl and a wooden spoon you can have sweet bread on the table in an hour. I do hope you'll give the recipe a try. Here is how the bread is made.