Now THIS was a really different challah! It was rich in texture and loaded with peanut butter flavor! It really cried out to be toasted and topped with jelly or preserves. First a banana rum preserve, then a simple strawberry. And look at the beautiful color of the loaf! Not a challah to have with a…
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Jelly Doughnut Challah for Hanukkah
I saw this recipe about 10 months ago, immediately pulled it out and set it on my Hanukkah to-do list. Last year I made the menorah shaped challah. But really, what say Hanukkah more than sufganyot – jelly donuts? So, what could be more perfect than a jelly doughnut challah?! The recipe calls for strawberry…
Gingerbread Challah
It’s that time of year. Cookies, gingerbread houses, my muslim husband putting up lights and a Christmas tree (he likes them). So, why not? A gingerbread challah. The dough is phenomenal – nice flavor and really great to braid with. After I was done, my daughter suggested that I should have shaped it like a…
Autumn Apple and Cheese Bread
Since our CSA box comes from our local orchard, we can be assured of having apples in the box each week. But each time they are different varieties. Luckily, we got some nice, tart Granny Smiths… So I could make this bread. I have to say that the final bread was not what I had…
Banana-Heath Bar Challah
I do not usually like candy in my challah, not even chocolate chips. But for the challah we would be taking on our Thanksgiving vacation with us, I wanted something decadent…so…banana in the dough and a filling of chopped bananas and heath bar pieces. And, of course, it had to be shaped like a turkey….
Fig & Hazelnut Soda Bread
Flipping through the channels one night I came across The Great British Baking Show, specifically the Bread episode. I was hooked. But also, I saw some amazing soda breads being made. First on my list to try was the Fig and Hazelnut Rye Bread. I went to every store around me, but was not able…
Bereketei – Ethiopian Sabbath Bread
For first Shabbat after the election and I decided that I would feed my soul by baking bread. A good long process of baking bread…a sourdough. And I would celebrate not only diversity, but the diversity within my religion and make Bereketei – Ethiopian Sabbath Bread. One of the first steps was to toast some fenugreek seeds….
Lemon Poppyseed Challah
Time for a challah that will make a great breakfast bread. I love lemon poppyseed cake, so I was very excited about trying this. It was a very easy dough to work with and produced a wonderfully light, fluffy bread. The icing added a nice sweetness to balance the tang of the lemon. It was…
Out of this World Honey Challah
I was wandering around on the website that I got the crown of roses challah from and found this Turban Challah. It looked like an interesting braiding challenge, so I thought I would try it. And, the recipe included a recipe for a honey challah that I figured I would try. I didn’t have any great expectations,…
Sukkot Lulav Challah
My cousin shared a picture of an amazing challah with me, a challah for Sukkot shaped like a lulav and etrog. I took one look and knew I had to try to do it. And I honestly can’t believe how beautiful it turned out! For this much shaping, I used a heavier dough. Too stiff for the standing…
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