Challah
Recipe by Jenn Segal From Once Upon A Chef
Shalom!
I made Challah breatd!!!
I’ve used two Oprah gif’s in the past days. I didn’t realize how much I love her.
Process-
It was definitely easier than I thought. The hardest part is braiding the dough. I almost gave up. I googled tutorials and made it through, but it is a confusing process, especially doing it for the first time.
You do have to proof it twice. Once after it’s been mixed and then again after you braid the dough. I was so excited after I finished the braid I put egg wash on. I guess technically you brush on egg wash right before the oven. I was scared I fucked it up, but it didn’t!!
MAKE THIS BREAD! YOU WILL FEEL WONDERFUL ABOUT YOURSELF.
Self Yeasteem. Sorry I had to.
Taste-
This is a sweeter bread. The taste is similar to white bread. I’m wondering if that is a good comparison haha oh well. It has a hard drier crust with soft interior. The smell is so sweet and bready. It would be delicious as french toast or slathering on some honey whipped butter! I want to make this with savory spices and some cinnamon and sugar! I will definitely make this again. I love the look and taste of it!
Random Thoughts-
I love Oprah.
As I stated in a past post I want to be Jewish. I’m jealous of their tight knit community and traditions. Maybe in another life.
I’m moving on to week two of my photography course and have no idea what’s in store. I can’t wait!
I’m making Pad Thai for the first time tonight. I’m not making anything from scratch… Throwing noodles in a pot and a sauce on top.
I’ve been wondering about the recipe development process. There are all these blogger/chef/recipe developers and I want to know what that means.
How do you claim a recipe is yours? You originally used someone else’s recipe to start I’m assuming?
Do you substitute one ingredient and tweak a measurement to make it yours?
It’s all very confusing to me. I give chefs credit when I use their recipe.
Can someone help me out and explain the process?
I would love to do this full time and get paid. If I could focus all of my energy in baking, styling, taking photos and writing for a living, I think I would be a much happier person. Maybe one day!
