Wow! I lived in a cold water flat (we called them tenements). My frail sister asked my parents for piano lessons, and they gave her an accordion. Poor kid struggled under the weight of it while she played “Lady of Spain”. Thank you for the wonderful recipes and the trip down memory lane! You are a total peach!
My boss, Dona Edra the Spanish Battleaxe, has a MFA from Vassar. She used to play the accordion, as well as the harp and a couple of other instruments, before she got too old and frail to lift it. My Pat (the weedy one) wanted to try it when we helped her move, but he couldn’t even lift it.
Thank you my FRiend.. I hope these fit your taste, if you would like a special recipe, Ping me.. LOL
Cinnamon Swirl Egg Bread, the sequel
.....shuffling away, kickin a can
2 1/4 ounce packages active dry yeast
1/3 cup warm water — (110 to 115 degrees)
1 cup warm milk — (110 to 115 degrees)
2 eggs — lightly beaten
1 cup sugar — divided
6 tablespoons butter or margarine, softened, (I hate to admit it, I really prefer margarine in this recipe)
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
6 cups all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons ground cinnamon
1) In a mixing bowl, dissolve yeast in water.
2) Add milk, eggs, 1/2 cup sugar, butter, salt, and 2 1/2 cups flour; beat until smooth.
3) Stir in enough remaining flour to form a soft dough.
4) Turn onto a floured surface; knead until smooth and elastic, about 6 - 8 minutes.
5) Place in a greased bowl, turning once to grease top.
6) Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 1 hour.
7) Punch dough down; divide in half. Roll each half into an 18 x 8-inch rectangle.
8) Combine cinnamon and remaining sugar; sprinkle over the dough.
9) Roll up each rectangle from a short side; pinch seam to seal. Place seam side down in 2 greased 9 x 5 x 3-inch loaf pans.
10) Cover and let rise until doubled, about 1 1/2 hours.
11) Bake at 350 degrees for 30 - 35 minutes or until golden brown.
12) Remove from pans and cool on wire racks.
Yield: 2 Loaves
Hubby's father played it and the organ, as well. When he passed I told hubby that mama and his dad are in heaven playing great music with the angels. They never met each other. My mama passed away many years before I knew hubby. Thinking that they now have met brings a huge smile on my face. They were fine people. Mighty fine.