I’ve been on a baking binge of late after re-reading ‘Beard on Bread’ by James Beard, that classic of baking from the 70s. After two outstanding batches of Monkey Bread (think coffee cake) I decided to go old-skool with some simple challah. For my first attempt in well, ever – I think they came out looking outstanding. The test will be in the tasting later after they cool.
Challah, originally uploaded by jetrotz.
Challah, originally uploaded by jetrotz.
I usually make this for Easter, in an ecumenical way
Look up Peter Reinhart’s book if you haven’t already. He rules. Rose Levy Berenbaum is good but his formulas and techniques are much more down-to-earth and I think tested more thoroughly (sez someone who has been a recipe tester for his new book). His pizza dough and bagel formulas are excellent.
Nice baking brother!