Graham Bread, A Recipe From The Past!


0

When I think of Mrs. Krutz, our long time babysitter, memories flood back to me of her chocolate pudding cake.  I can even taste it.  She was our surrogate grandmother – short, round with a quick wit and warm smile.  I remember her being a great cook.  One dessert she made was a thin white cake floating in a pond of molten chocolate pudding.  In reality, it was probably made with a Duncan Hinds cake mix and instant pudding; however, just as I was fond of her, I equally loved her cake. 

            I found this recipe for Graham Bread in my torn, 30 year old cardboard recipe box.  I often baked it when I was a teenager, and loved it because it was simple and easy.  I was keen to share this memory with my family, so I purchased the graham flour (which is a coarser version of whole wheat flour) and buttermilk and smiled while stirring and combining.  I thought it tasted great, just like the ‘old days’, however, no one in the house seemed to share my enthusiasm – they claimed they didn’t like it.
            Not to worry, I am immune to cooking criticism, I liked it, had fun making it, and that’s all that really matters…but, if I could find Mrs. Krutz’s chocolate pudding cake recipe, I bet they would like that!

 

Graham Bread


2 ½ cups graham flour


½ cup white sugar


1 teaspoon salt


1 ¼ cup all purpose flour


1 ¼ teaspoons Baking soda


2 cups buttermilk


Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.


Mix all ingredients together in a big bowl.  Spoon into one lightly greased loaf pan and cook 50 minutes or until cooked through.

When I think of Mrs. Krutz, our long time babysitter, memories flood back to me of her chocolate pudding cake.  I can even taste it.  She was our surrogate grandmother – short, round with a quick wit and warm smile.  I remember her being a great cook.  One dessert she made was a thin white cake floating in a pond of molten chocolate pudding.  In reality, it was probably made with a Duncan Hinds cake mix and instant pudding; however, just as I was fond of her, I equally loved her cake. 

            I found this recipe for Graham Bread in my torn, 30 year old cardboard recipe box.  I often baked it when I was a teenager, and loved it because it was simple and easy.  I was keen to share this memory with my family, so I purchased the graham flour (which is a coarser version of whole wheat flour) and buttermilk and smiled while stirring and combining.  I thought it tasted great, just like the ‘old days’, however, no one in the house seemed to share my enthusiasm – they claimed they didn’t like it.

            Not to worry, I am immune to cooking criticism, I liked it, had fun making it, and that’s all that really matters…but, if I could find Mrs. Krutz’s chocolate pudding cake recipe, I bet they would like that!

 

Graham Bread

2 ½ cups graham flour

½ cup white sugar

1 teaspoon salt

1 ¼ cup all purpose flour

1 ¼ teaspoons Baking soda

2 cups buttermilk

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.

Mix all ingredients together in a big bowl.  Spoon into one lightly greased loaf pan and cook 50 minutes or until cooked through.


Like it? Share with your friends!

0
twitideas

0 Comments

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *