Wednesday, February 24, 2010

Nothing Daunted...

The next recipe we were assigned was Whole Grain Challah With Cranberries and Orange Zest.  Can I just say YUM???  What is not to like about the combination of cranberries and orange?  This one is definitely going on my 'make again' list!  One of the funnest things about this bread was getting to learn how to braid a Challah loaf.  Who knew you started in the middle?? Youtube has several excellent videos but, for some reason, I can't seem to open any of them today.  Anyway, I had such fun learning to braid that I simply made 2 Challah loaves and didn't do anything else with this dough.  I served it one night when we had company for dinner and it was a hit all around.  We gave the other loaf to our newlywed daughter & hubby.  They sliced it and made French Toast.. which "was to die for".  I think we can definitely give this one 5 stars.

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13 comments:

  1. BonnieFebruary 24, 2010 at 8:32 PM

    That braid is absolutely beautiful. Did it taste even half as good as it looks?

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  2. Mama PeckFebruary 25, 2010 at 11:49 AM

    Thanks for the lovely comment, Bonnie. It really did taste great (she modestly replies). :) I highly recommend this one.

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  3. MichelleFebruary 28, 2010 at 1:55 PM

    Gorgeous loaf and I love braiding bread too. So much fun and so easy!

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  4. MichelleFebruary 28, 2010 at 5:16 PM

    Marnie,

    I linked up your bread posts in our current Bread Braid. I hope you don't mind but I was afraid you'd forget.

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  5. EzzieFebruary 28, 2010 at 5:43 PM

    Great looking challah!

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  6. FemalechefFebruary 28, 2010 at 6:04 PM

    oh yummy!!!

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  7. SavoringTime in the KitchenFebruary 28, 2010 at 8:34 PM

    I loved that recipe!

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  8. JessicaMarch 2, 2010 at 2:48 PM

    It looked great. I made this last month and loved it so much! I haven't bought more craisins to make it again...maybe my next trip into town - the french toast idea sounds great. Your braid was lovely.

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  9. Cathy (Bread Experience)March 2, 2010 at 4:31 PM

    I don't blame you for making two braids with the dough. I love making braided breads. Yours looks really good.

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  10. UnknownMarch 2, 2010 at 10:23 PM

    that is one beautiful loaf of braided bread! This one was particularly fun for me

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  11. PetraMarch 3, 2010 at 4:56 AM

    nice

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  12. ClariceMarch 4, 2010 at 8:19 AM

    You did a beautiful job, here!

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  13. Judy's Bakery & Test KitchenMarch 13, 2010 at 5:47 PM

    Gorgeous loaves! You can really see the cranberries. Challah always makes great French toast--try it with the AB5 challah.

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