This year my friend Gracie decided she was going to give up bread for Lent. It sounded interesting enough so I thought I would join her. Truth be told I knew it was going to be a sacrifice but I guess that's the whole point, right?
For the most part it wasn't as hard as I would have thought EXCEPT in the morning. I had no problems eating a hamburger wrapped in lettuce instead of a bun - I just pretended I was on the Atkins diet. But in the morning there's nothing more I love than a dark, toasted English muffin dripping with butter. Oh it was painful I tell you.
With Easter only one day away I'll soon be able to indulge once again in my beloved gluten. In preparation I made these glorious hot cross buns using a recipe from Bouchon Bakery. Their version uses a rich, butter and egg laden brioche dough for the buns, the ultimate indulgence. I pray that I can hold off until tomorrow to taste these gems. A few Our Fathers and Hail Marys may be in my future...lol!
Happy Easter to all!
