As March draws to an end I find myself slowly emerging from the last two months. I can very clearly recall the beginning of January, but everthing between that first week of 2010 to now is a blur.
Work. Work. Work.
It’s been challenging, fun, stressful, difficult, exciting and so very busy. As always, I feel so happy and relieved at this time of year (biggest work project of the year is done), but I also feel tired and a bit drained.
As much as I enjoy winter, I was so very happy to answer the door when Spring rang the bell.
Bring on the warm weather, the flowers, the open-toed shoes and of course, the return to baking and cooking for me.
Prior to this weekend, I had not baked in over a month.
Ridiculous!
As I contemplated another Monday with no post, I remembered that I had one Magazine Mondays recipe in the bank: Classic White Bread from the February 2010 issue of Martha Stewart Living.
While I have certainly had my issues with some Martha Stewart recipes in the past, this one was a winner from start to finish. And best of all I had the pleasureable experience of kneading bread dough.
This is a sturdy, delicious bread that can be used for numerous purposes. My own favourite was to smother it with salted butter and cherry jam.
It’s been awhile since my last Magazine Mondays post so this is just a little reminder that if you post a magazine recipe, send me the link and I’ll include it in my next MM round-up. Here’s who joined me for this edition:
Tia of Buttercream Barbie made Flourless Peanut Butter Cookies from Bon Appétit and Peanut Butter and Jelly Bars from a 2001 Issue of Martha Stewart Holiday Cookies and she also made Blueberry Peach Yogurt Muffins from Canadian Living.
Tamy of Always Eat on the Good China made Blend in the Bayou from Taste of Home.
Dawn of Doable and Delicious made Herbed Balsamic Chicken with Blue Cheese from Bon Appétit.
Janie of Panini Girl made Hazelnut Cinnmaon Crescents from Bon Appétit.
Have a wonderful week, everyone!
Ciao!
9 comments
Tia @ ButtercreamBarbie
oh my! cherry jam sounds lovely! i like the king arthur recipe for white bread usually but i’ll have to try marthas too. her recipes are usually good when i try them
and yes, i LOVE PB.
Tina Marie
Yea! This recipe is just what I was looking for. Great photos as usual
Rosa
That looks delicious!
Cheers,
Rosa
Anh
Hope work and blog find some nice balance for you (and me, too).
I love the bread you have. And the jam, so lovely!
iga@thedelishdish
i made my first bread ever this weekend and couldnt believe how fun it was!! i made whole wheat but this recipe is next on my list. ive been eating mine with orange marmalade and love how fitting this simple treat is for the beautiful spring weather
Dawn
I have some orange marmalade left from Daring Bakers… did you have that in mind when you posted this recipe for us?!? I made pasta dough this weekend for a class and as you said, there is something about the kneading of the dough. I will be giving this a try. Thanks~
Lori
I seem to have issues with MS recipes too. I often change them because of this. Mainly mechanical issues.
This looks like a fine bread. Gee, I hope things calm down for you a little.
Tamy ~ 3 Sides of Crazy
You had me at bread, but when you added the salted butter and cherry jam I was in heaven!
Poppyseeds
I have been somewhat out of my blogging and magazine monday routine also for a while. With spring, I’m coming back. I’m ready to tackle my magazines again. I love reading your posts and have to catch up on everyone else’s magazine monday posts!