Thursday, January 14, 2016

Cozy Peanut Butter Bread on a Chilly Winter's Morn


Well hello there, new year! 

The strangely warm December weather has finally gone and Jack Frost has found his way back to winter in the bluegrass state, and I'm not the least bit disappointed!  Winter should be cold, but especially when there are new sweaters and scarves to be worn!  Am I right?

Today is a school morning for the children which leaves me a little time to either be productive around the house or indulge in a little "refreshing" time to myself.  I ere on the side of introvert so I tend to refuel by myself.  (Although I love being with my family and friends more than anything on earth!)  There is something almost healing to me about after a hectic morning getting the kids ready, myself and running to schools, to  just unwind in the peace and quiet of my home. To me, a cold morning needs a hot sipper to drink, some favorite music in the background and a good book to read!

This was one of those morning I decided a wintery style respite was in order!


Let me reflect for a moment, as the past weekend was a magical one!  It was our first snow in the new house and it was beautiful!!! There is nothing like snow to make this family's heart skip a beat for joy as we snug in with an extra pot of coffee.  The kids were relieved it wouldn't be a "spring-winter" after all when they woke up to a fresh blanket of snow on the ground.  Apparently God answered their little prayers! 


We also had a wonderful time spending with some of our dearest friends over amazing food and company that feels more like family!  I know without a doubt I couldn't be any richer if I had all the world's money, because I have what money can't buy in my treasure box of family and friends!!  God has blessed me with an overflowing cup of loving people in my life, but this man right here is as good as they come!


I just pulled a beautiful, warm loaf of peanut butter bread out of the oven and it....  Oh my! It smells absolutely divine in here!!  I just had to share this easy Paula Deen recipe with you.  It's the perfect snack with your favorite jam, especially when the air is cold outside and the fireplace is warm in your house!  Grab a few ingredients and make this delicious bread today!



This recipe couldn't be more simple yet anymore wonderful!

Peanut Butter Bread
Paula Deen

2 c. all-purpose flour
1/3 c. sugar
1 tsp. salt
4 tsp. baking powder
1 1/2 c. milk
Splash of vanilla (I added this.)
1/2 c. peanut butter


Preheat oven to 375 F.
Mix together the dry ingredients in a large bowl.  Add the milk, vanilla and peanut butter and stir until well mixed.  Pour into a greased 8x4x3 in. loaf pan.  Bake for approximately 50 minutes.  Serve warm with jam or butter.




15 comments:

  1. I agree it should be cold and we can wear all our winter woolens.

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    1. Thanks for your comment and I couldn't agree more!

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  2. yummy recipe.. enjoy the snow and the winter.. :)

    http://from-a-girls-mind.blogspot.com/2016/01/cumin-flavored-chicken-with-sticky-rice.html

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  3. This bread sounds amazing and I just have to try it. My husband is a peanut butter and jelly fanatic and I bet he would love it.

    Your snow scene is pretty. No snow in Pennsylvania yet. We keep getting it promised to us, but it never materializes.

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    1. I hope you can try out the bread and maybe you'll get some pretty snow soon in PA. That's a beautiful state!

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  4. What a delightful wander into your lovely, loving blog! I came in from Kathy's site, lured by the wonderful scent of fresh-baked bread. I, too, love the quiet times, the reflective times, even the over-the-dishpan meditation times to refresh and replenish.

    I hope you a wonderful Winter with your sweet family---wear those snazzy scarves with elan, and stay warm and well.

    rachel

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    1. Hi Rachel so happy you popped over and left a sweet note! I love how you mentioned "over the dish pan meditation", because I understand! We must grab the moments we're given! Hope you'll come back to read some more and stay warm yourself.

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  5. I MUST try this! It sounds wonderful!

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  6. I wish Texas would get a bit of Winter. We are stuck in spring mode :( Your Peanut butter bread looks wonderful. I can't wait to try the recipe and make it for all my peanut butter lovers. Thank you for stopping by :)

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  7. Such a sweet couple!!! Adorable :)
    This easy peanut butter bread looks so delicious. I am a big fan of peanut butter too!

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  8. Missing your blog so much!!! Hope all is well.

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    1. Hi Diane! I emailed you and I hope you received it! I'm just fine, only busy. :) sweet of you.

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  9. Haven't seen you post in a long time. Hope everything is OK.

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    1. Hi Karen! Yes, I haven't blogged in far too long, but I didn't realized it's been 2 months! I've been very busy with family things going on and other blessings. I have taken too many pictures and eaten too much delicious food to not write about it, but alas it's on the back burning for the moment. Thanks for your concern! I hope to write again very soon. Spring is around the corner and it's always inspiring!
      Blessings

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Thank you for sweetening my day with your cozy comments!