Mocha Bread
I’ve heard that climbing Mount Everest is pretty hard. For most people, anyway.
We all have our version of that, the near-impossible summit that we can’t reach, no matter how hard we try. For years, that was my grandmother’s mocha bread.
When I was little, I didn’t like apple pie. Chalk it up to youthful foolishness. So when my grandmother made the pie, she’d also make this bread. And I loved it. It was so special that I’d eat it slowly, sliver by sliver, to make it last. Usually, I gobble up my dessert. But this was too special
And when I grew up, I tried to make it. Over and over again I followed the recipe, calling my grandmother each time I failed. It was too light in color, or too heavy in weight. What was I doing wrong? It got to the point where I suspected her of recipe sabotage.
Finally, about a year ago, and shortly after my grandmother’s death, I got the mocha bread right. I’m still not sure exactly what I did to make it correctly other than acquire more knowledge and skill, but I feel like the torch has been passed. She was a phenomenal baker who used scant resources in harder times to make amazing food. Later in life, she still had the knack for producing recipes that nobody else seemed to have.
I am a huge fan of donuts too! Sometimes I don’t even let myself walk by the donut counter at the grocery store because I know I will want to eat them all! I bought a donut pan a few years ago and have only used it a few times. I think it is about time I get some more use out of it because these looks so good 🙂
Isadora @ she likes food recently posted…Hatch Green Chili Mexican Pizza
Yep, donuts are super addictive! Donut pans let you still have them, but feel a little better about it. It’s so cool that you have one already!
I just tried baked donuts recently and really loved them! I’m not a big fan of the fried ones, they’re always too heavy. Love that these are baked and the peanut butter & banana flavor sounds perfect! Pinning these!
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They are to heavy, but I always eat them and then feel bad after! These are guilt free. Thanks for the pin!
Donuts are my happy place!
Erin | The Law Student’s Wife recently posted…Caramel Apple Crisp Bars {Vegan!}
You are in very good company, Erin!
Is it bad that my favorite part is the hard icing? I just love biting into that! 🙂
This is the first donut recipe I’ve commented on that I ACTUALLY HAVE A DONUT PAN TO MAKE THEM WITH. This is so happening because bananas and peanut butter, duh. And they are actually pretty healthy! Props to you Mir!
Mary Frances recently posted…{Vegan and Gluten Free} Pumpkin Pie Crumble Bars + Hodgson Mills Giveaway
Congratulations on your donut pan! That is so exciting, Mary Frances!! I can’t wait to see what you do with yours.
Perfect, I love these solid (home style) flavors!
Me, too! Homemade is the best!
I’m a total sucker for donuts and most especially for banana bread. What a perfect combination Mir! That glaze is to.die.for!!
Trish – Mom On Timeout recently posted…Small Batch Cheddar Twists
I love glaze. Especially PB donut glaze. Happy sighs! Thanks, Trish!
I literally just finished eating a banana with spoonfuls of peanut butter. I would LOVE one of these donuts!
Fruit and PB is the best combo. I love my apples smeared with PB. It’s soooo good. Thanks, Julianne!