The Chick Bakes

I did something I didn't know if I would or could ever do; I had my first bread making experience. Actually it turned out better than I thought thanks to good ol' Betty Crocker. I tell you what, the red Betty Crocker cook book was the best wedding gift we got hands down. Not kidding! I have used it more than anything I got almost 9 years ago. Go figure..Other than the crazy long process (like, 3 1/2, 4 hours). I'm pretty pleased with the way it turned out.

At this point I had to brush them with butter and let them rise again.

Then I had to do it again before I baked it. Darn.

 I did it again when they came out. Ya know, to keep the top from get too hard..

Then I thought, okay, hot bread and melted butter in a bowl sitting on the counter. Better cut into it to make sure it's good. Slap some strawberry jam on it and it's a winner. But seriously, after 3 pieces I think I was past the point of just trying it.

In the Spencer house growing up we had our "own" version of monkey bread, which was always very good. However I wanted to try it the traditional way everyone else makes it.. The sticky, gooey way it's supposed to be made. OMG! Heaven in a pan!!  I put craisins and almonds in the layers.

Seriously, I don't know how I'm not 400lbs. Just a side note I really don't bake like this all the time. One, I don't have the time very often. Two, still trying to loose that pesky baby weight. So now I have to quit baking like this or I'll have to go buy bigger pants.