We all have our insecurities. Since I pay money to rent this space on the internet, I’m going to tell you all about mine. Lucky you!
I become insecure when I learn about a classic Southern dish of which I've never heard. My blood rushes to my face, my palms clam up, and I try to shrug it off but can't.
I feel like my entire upbringing is called into question when I learn that fellow Southerners have been enjoying a certain dish without me. I doubt my worth as a Southern woman.
This is one of the many reasons I’m considering a ‘made in Texas’ tattoo in a prominent place on my body. (Don’t gasp, Dad, I’m 29 and can do these sorts of things now!)
When I found out about the Southern dessert Mud Hens from my Alabama friend Christy, I rushed home to make them. And now I talk about them at parties like I've always had them and anyone who's never had a mud hen is deranged. True story.
I’m going to chalk it up to the fact that the South has so many great recipes that a few slip through the cracks every now and then.
Sally Lunn bread is one of those recipes that fell through the cracks.
This bread is soft like a quick bread and has the yeasty flavors reminiscent of beer bread and brioche. Also: no kneading required. Consider me swooned.
Please, for the love of all the things, don't leave me comments telling me that you've always known about Sally Lunn bread, and I'm clearly deranged and raised by ill-fit parents since my upbringing did not include it. My self confidence just can't handle it right now. I think I'll drown my sorrows in some pumpkin spice oatmeal cookies.
I made Sally Lunn bread the same day I found out about it. And in my great big rush, I didn't scale it down for two. The original plan was to scale it down for two. Then, I tasted it. We discovered a full-size bundt pan does indeed serve two when it comes to this rich bread. This is almost how I felt when I made my pumpkin chocolate chip cookies, but we quickly cut it in half before sharing--just for you.
I don't want to jump ahead of the game here, but I want to say that recipes like this are the reason that we are only considering cities south of the Mason-Dixon for our upcoming move. One bite of this bread and you'll understand why. If you love old fashioned recipes, you should try my apple fritters.
THANK YOU for all of your kind wishes on our news that we're moving. I couldn't do this without y'all. Seriously. XO
This bread is soft like a quick bread and has the yeasty flavors reminiscent of beer bread and brioche. Also: no kneading required. Recipe from Southern Living, October 2013 issue.Sally Dunn Bread
Ingredients
Instructions
Notes
Nutrition Information:
Yield:
10
Serving Size:
1
Amount Per Serving:
Calories: 323Total Fat: 12gSaturated Fat: 7gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 83mgSodium: 309mgCarbohydrates: 45gFiber: 2gSugar: 7gProtein: 8g
Julia says
I get the same way about root vegetables. If someone whips up some crazy awesome root veggie concoction, I go to crazy jealous-ville...so I get it, my friend...I get it ;) My philosophy on life is when given the opportunity to use a bundt pan, use it. I love bundt cakes..LOVE them...and I had never heard of Sally Lunn bread so I'm dying to bake 'er up!
Lauren @ The Highlands Life says
Don't feel bad, I grew up in the South too and have never heard of Sally Lunn bread. This must be remedied stat.
Amanda @ Once Upon a Recipe says
Sally Lunn bread sounds pretty fabulous. Was it named after a fabulous Southern lady? Just curious. But basically, in my world, if it's bread, I'll like it!
Consuelo @ Honey & Figs says
This bread looks wonderful! I'm so in love with the texture, it must be amazing! Pinning :D
ChristineM says
that bread looks so darn good.... that would be a meal for ONE in my house! LOL.... just read your interview, how wonderful you start off each day with reflection and calmness.... I will have to try that!
thenik says
I had never heard of this bread (your parents didn't fail you!) or Southern Living Magazine. ;)
Erin @ Dinners, Dishes and Desserts says
I haven't heard of it, but I am from the mid-west, so not sure I count! Sounds delicious though, and I need to make it!
Katrina @ Warm Vanilla Sugar says
I'm SO freaking happy you discovered this! 1. It looks awesome and 2. my aunt makes this, and I keep forgetting to ask for the recipe. Loooove.
Stephie @ EYHO says
As far as I know, you're related to Sally Lunn herself! Or at least that's the rumor circulating 'round dinner parties these days. ;-)
claire @ the realistic nutritionist says
This bread is flipping amazing. Don't be insecure, it's stunning!!