During my alphabet game in January, E was for Easter Bread. I talked about the tradition of making Easter Bread and the memories I have from years past. Last year, I approached the baking of the bread with some trepidation. This year, making it has helped drag me back from the fog in my mind.
Last night and this morning, I’ve once more attempted to re-create this long standing family tradition. I had to ask my parents for the recipe again (for about the hundredth time!). I’m not sure why I always lose it. I have a notebook to keep family recipes in. I have no excuse for losing it all the time! I had to call my mom as I was starting to clarify something on the recipe. But otherwise, I did it without her help! I think my anise seed wasn’t as strong as I’d like it, but the texture is good. Overall, I’d say this batch has been a success!
Now, to make everyone drool, I’ve got pictures of this year’s baking marathon! Click on the pictures to see them bigger!
Thanks, Mom and Dad, for passing on this family tradition. It’s means a lot to me, to dig my hands into the sticky dough and think of the generations of my family that have also stirred and kneaded and rolled and shaped this dough.
