Merry Friday Fave #45-Holiday Sweet Bread

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Raise your hand if you love fruit cake! 
Hmmm, I didn't think so.  I once heard a joke that there has actually only been one fruit cake ever made and it keeps being re-gifted year after year.  All of that gummy candied fruit inside a sweet bread sometimes soaked in rum? I. just. can't. But, I do really enjoy a good sweet loaf of bread.  Today is Date-Nut Bread Day! Who knew?  And while I don't think I have actually ever eaten Date Nut Bread, this day has inspired today's Merry Friday Fave #45! 

What is your favorite flavor of sweet loaf bread?

Sweet loaves of bread are so great to give as gifts to friends during the holidays. They stir up pretty quickly, they make the house smell good and warm it up. You can give a loaf or make mini loaves or give slices on a tray of goodies, so sweet bread is very versatile.  Not to mention all of the delicious flavors and ingredients you can make. 

Alicia loves lemon poppy seed bread. The citrus with those little crunchy seeds is so good. I make an orange poppy seed bread as well, which is what this loaf is. If you click on the picture it will take you to the post with the recipe.

LIndsey of course loves Pumpkin Bread! This loaf is a Pumpkin Gingerbread that we talked about making into French toast and topping with a lemon sauce! It is so good and Christmasy!

We all really like Banana Bread and this particular recipe is gluten free!

Madalynn says that she really likes Cinnamon Raisin Bread.  Either of the recipes above can have raisins added to them and it would be awesome! The Cinnamon rolls are made with sprouted wheat. We turned the loaf into French Toast because I love French Toast.

I love this delicious Cherry Cheese Coffee Cake. It is easier to make than it looks and just so, so delicious! It is perfect for a Christmas morning breakfast!

So, skip the fruit cake and try one of these recipes.  Your family will thank you.  Any of them would be great gifts.  Perfect for those last minute remembrances! 

Merry Christmas from our homes to yours! We will talk to you next Tuesday! 
​Helen