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glenda smith

last year

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Sharing my beautiful and delicious birthday cake son and wife gave me this week. I can just feel the extra pounds, lol

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amylou321
last year
Happy Birthday! Your cake is beautiful!
cyn427 (z. 7, N. VA)
last year
Happy Birthday! That is a beautiful cake!
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I have made that bread dough in my machine several times, but just the one-loaf version. I've got a Zojirushi and it does what you describe, Chase. It has a 45 minutes first rise, a stir down, followed by a 22 minutes 2nd rise. So obviously, when I take the dough out & shape it, it gets another, 3rd rise. Regarding leaving whole wheat dough in the fridge, I've done that several times. I don't think there is any problem in leaving it overnight or even one day. I cannot remember if I've left it in the fridge for more than two days though. And as far as the orange juice goes, I bought some frozen orange juice concentrate just for baking. I leave it in the freezer for when I'm making any kind of whole wheat yeast dough. I mix equal parts OJ concentrate with water so that a portion of the liquid called for in the recipe is orange juice. I think King Arthur is right -- it does seem to counteract any bitterness that is usually assoicated with 100% whole wheat baked goods.
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jrb451
last year
Looks delicious! Happy birthday!
kathyg_in_mi
last year
A very Happy Birthday to you!
nicole___
last year
Wow! That cake must be for a fantastic lady! Someone special....Happy Birthday Glenda!
satine100
last year
Almost too beautiful to eat. Happy Birthday.
petalique
last year
Happy Birthday, Glenda! That cake is ”dangerous” looking. Enjoy!
sealavender
last year
Those calories will be well worth it, I am sure! Enjoy, and Happy Birthday!
nickel_kg
last year
Happy birthday! what a great looking cake, how thoughtful of them! :-)
likestonehomes
last year
Wow, looks so yummy. Happy Birthday. paula
lucillle
last year
Happy Birthday!!!!!
summersrhythm_z6a
last year
Happy Birthday! What a pretty cake!
PattiG(rose)
last year
Happy Birthday Glenda!
salonva
last year
Happy Birthday Glenda! (fellow Leo here).

That looks yummy! And you know during your birthday month, there are no calories so enjoy.
carolb_w_fl_coastal_9b
last year
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Lovely cake 😊

What kind is it?

Wishing you a lovely birthday!
seagrass_gw Cape Cod
last year
Happy Birthday! I'd love to share a piece with you!!
Annie Deighnaugh
last year
Happy Birthday and what a lovely cake!
Rose Pekelnicky
last year
Happy birthday!
yeonassky
last year
Happy Birthday Glenda! That cake does look delicious! I'm pretty sure counting calories on your birthday is illegal in some parts of the world. ;-).
OutsidePlaying
last year
Beautiful cake, Glenda. Happy Birthday!
stacey_mb
last year
The cake looks yummy! Happy Birthday, Glenda.
hounds_x_two
last year
Happy, Happy Birthday! 🥳🎉🎊🎈🎂🎁🌺

Enjoy that beautiful cake. What a “sweet” gift.
foodonastump
last year
Happy Birthday! Hope it’s a good year for you! Cake looks great!
sweet_betsy No AL Z7
last year
Wishing you many more, Glenda
blfenton
last year
Happy Birthday Glenda! So glad that you're recovering and feeling better for this one. (((hugs)))
drewsmaga
last year
Happy Birrthday!
caroline94535
last year
Happy Birthday, Glenda!

Is that besutuful swirled frosting lemon flavored? That’s my favorite.
bragu_DSM 5
last year
bee u tiful! grats o'mundo. Happy b-day.
lily316
last year
Happy birthday. Lovely cake. Too pretty to eat.
missmaggierock
last year
Happy Birthday. It is a beautiful cake.
eld6161
last year
Happiest of birthdays Glenda.

Please share what the cake is made of.
schoolhouse_gwagain
last year
Oh my! YUM.
gadgets
last year
If you shared that cake with all of us, no one would gain weight. ☺ Happy Birthday.
kittywhiskers
last year
Happy Birthday!
woodrose
last year
Happy Birthday !
cindy-6b/7a VA
last year
Happy Birthday! Looks delicious.
greenshoekitty
last year
A very happy Birthday to you, and wishing you a great year.
katlan
last year
Happy birthday Glenda! Beautiful cake for a beautiful lady. Enjoy!
cooper8828
last year
It's a beautiful cake. Happy birthday!
sprtphntc7a
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Happiest of Birthdays :) that cake is so pretty! Enjoy to the fullest!
lindaohnowga
last year
Happy Birthday Glenda and many more to come. Enjoy that beautiful cake for all of us. Do tell us what kind it is.
happy2b…gw
last year
Best wishes on your birthday. That cake looks more than divine.

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