Today my mom and I made the Sugar Plum Loaves that she bakes and shares every year. It is a recipe from her 1976 “New Better Homes and Gardens” cookbook. I remembered the first year I helped her with them I was afraid, as I am not a bread baker and had no idea what a “soft dough” is. But over the years, I have made copious notes and learned a lot. This year, mom read the recipe and directions to me as I put it together. I recognized the texture of the soft dough and got Mom’s approval. The breads baked up perfectly. Mom enjoyed slathering on the icing to top them off. She taught me well and I felt very blessed to enjoy this time with her today.
I Found God baking with my mom.
Still Finding God 
That looks delicious. Isn’t it wonderful when our moms teach us how to cook their favored recipes? I learned to make eggrolls, teriyaki wings and empanadas from my mom. Bill and I just finished making 80 eggrolls – some to gift friends and also some for our Christmas Eve dinner tomorrow. In the midst of the physical and mental tiredness of caregiving, I’m glad you enjoyed baking with your mom! Merry Christmas to you and your family, Tammy!
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Thank you, Lori! I think cooking and baking with our elders and then passing that down to our youngers is a beautiful way to keep the family connections. Peace!
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