Nicole, glad you had those chips handy! They're gooooood. Thanks for your question - because you asked, I've amended the blog to include the answer. the hour rest does three things: 1) it allows the flour to absorb the liquid fully; 2) it gets the yeast going, even though you can't really see it; and 3) it relaxes the gluten. All of these things help the bread rise better. As for furtgher cinnamon chip recipes, I especially love our Kids' Choice Chocolate Chip Oatmeal Cookies; and Cinnamon Smear Scones, substituting cinnamon chips for the butterscotch chips. Enjoy!

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