Don't you just love it when you find a hidden gem? It could be a long lost ring, a new novel, or a great place to eat in your local area. The rush of endorphins when you realise you've stumbled on a hidden gem give you a warm inner glow, and it makes you happy whenever you think of it.
This week's Tuesday with Dorie recipe, Oatmeal Breakfast Bread, chosen by Natalie of Oven Love, is a hidden gem. Despite its rather prosaic, homely name, this "bread" (which would be a cake under the Australian classification system) is a stunner. It has a sweet. crunchy brown sugar and nut top and a light, fluffy, fruity interior. Delicious!!!
I made my bread as muffins (because the loaf tin still hasn't appeared out of the boxes), and used dried pears as my fruit of choice for the batter. This bread is so swoon-worthy that this week, I am not sharing - these are all mine. In muffin size pieces, it is perfect for my morning tea at work.
Here's a peek inside:
Thanks to Natalie for hosting us this week - you can find the recipe in Dorie's book or on Natalie's site. And if you'd like to see what the other TWD members did with this recipe, check out the TWD blogroll.
that is funny - I made muffins too. they were delicious
ReplyDeleteI'm always on the look out for another great muffin recipe and these look really yummy. I couldn't see the recipe on Natalie's site though?
ReplyDeleteThese muffins look awesome and delicipus cakelaw! x gloria
ReplyDeleteWow, bread in muffins size...sound and look SO yummie! Like the idea of pear in it :-)
ReplyDelete@ Sarah - the recipe should be up tomorrow - time difference issue b/w Oz and the US! Or you can find it here:
ReplyDeletehttp://eggsonsunday.wordpress.com/2008/02/28/oatmeal-breakfast-bread-cinnamon-master-baker/
I like the muffins better. I subbed almonds for the oatmeal which I think means, it did not hold, as well and it would have been better in the smaller version which I also think is prettier.
ReplyDeleteThese look awesome! I'd love to 1 (or 2 or 3) for my morning tea! Great job
ReplyDeleteOooh I'd really like to try that! Maybe for a nice weekend breakfast :D
ReplyDeleteWell, with a recommendation like that, I'm going to bookmark this one.
ReplyDelete*kisses* HH
Your muffins look amazing!!!!! Nicely done!
ReplyDeleteThis recipe is a keeper!
I've never had dried pears. They sound delicious. Your muffins look great. Definitely a 'keeper' recipe.
ReplyDeleteGood for you for not sharing! This really was a gem of a recipe. I'll be making it again for sure!
ReplyDeleteYum--dried pears. I would love to try some either in or out of these muffins.
ReplyDeleteThe muffins look terrific! This really was a surprisingly great recipe. I had the wrong size loaf pan (smaller), so I baked a couple ramekins and think the texture was better with the muffin-shape.
ReplyDeleteI knew when I was making this that I should have gone the muffin route...yes, indeed, those muffins of yours look delightful and every bit delicious and oh so portable for my on-the-go family! Trying those soon. They look great!!!
ReplyDeleteTHIS was really good wasn't it. I cannot wait to make it again.
ReplyDeleteYours look wonderfully moist.
I love the addition of pears in this- those muffins sound so good! I like the idea of muffins even better than a loaf- they just seem more portable and easy to scoop up and take with me to work. Thanks!
ReplyDeleteThese actually look perfect as muffins - you get more crunchy top for your buck!
ReplyDeleteYour bread looks incredible. I love that you used dried pears. I guess you can buy them there? Sadly we don't have dried pears here.
ReplyDeleteToo good to share is very high praise. I haven't dried pears before. I'm sure they would be fabulous, especially in your muffins.
ReplyDeleteGreat blog! I'm your newest follower.
ReplyDeleteThanks Moogie!
ReplyDeleteThese muffins look so good. I have to try them out!
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