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.