Dessert is probably the most important stage of the meal, since it will be the last thing your guests remember before they pass out all over the table.

CINNAMON BREAD

(makes 2 loaves)

Batter:

1 cup butter, softened
2 cups sugar
2 eggs
2 cups buttermilk
4 cups flour
2 teaspoons baking soda

Cinnamon/sugar mixture:

2/3 cups sugar
2 teaspoons cinnamon


Cream together butter, 2 cups of sugar, and eggs.

Add milk, flour, and baking soda.

Put 1/2 of batter (or a little less) into greased loaf pans (1/4 in each pan).

Mix in separate bowl the 2/3 c sugar and cinnamon.

Sprinkle 3/4 of cinnamon mixture on top of the 1/2 batter in each pan.

Add remaining batter to pans; sprinkle with last of cinnamon topping.

Swirl with a knife.

Bake at 350 degrees for 45-50 min.  or until toothpick tester come clean.

Cool in pan for 20 minutes before removing from pan.

Life is better than death, I believe, if only because it is less boring, and because it has fresh peaches in it.

Peach Donuts

3 peaches

1 egg

1 cup all-purpose flour

1 cup beer

1 tablespoon sugar

1/2 teaspoon salt

about 3 cups canola oil ( for frying)

For the Topping:
1/4 cup sugar

 1 tablespoon cinnamon

Use a sharp knife to slice each peach in thirds around the pit, using care to keep the peach intact.

Gently remove pit and discard.

Stir together the flour, sugar and salt. Add the egg and the beer, and whisk until just combined.

Dunk the peaches in the batter, coating each fruit.

Heat the oil until it reaches 375 degrees on a deep-fry thermometer (batter should sizzle and brown in a few seconds when dropped in oil).

Transfer three peach rings into the oil, taking care to avoid oil splatters.

In just a few seconds (5-10), the peaches should be golden brown.

Flip peaches and allow them to brown to the opposite side.

Remove them from the oil and transfer to paper towel lined plates to drain off excess oil.

Repeat with the remaining peaches.


For the topping, mix together the cinnamon and sugar, and sprinkle some over each side of the doughnuts.

Let the doughnuts stand until they are cool enough to eat, and then enjoy!