tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8825290557185698676.post3924030029821778775..comments2024-01-20T19:44:45.593-05:00Comments on Jane's Sweets & Baking Journal: Honey Whole-Wheat Challah Bread . . . with Dried CherriesJanehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09530631702237541328noreply@blogger.comBlogger25125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8825290557185698676.post-89576932015253802022015-10-07T08:49:38.275-04:002015-10-07T08:49:38.275-04:00I consider this bread for breakfast. But it's ...I consider this bread for breakfast. But it's sweet with honey and dry cherries, kids might like as snacks.<br /><br /><a href="http://teflstore.com/enroll-in-tefl-training-and-reap-its-advantages/" rel="nofollow">TEfl Training and courses</a>Candicehttp://teflstore.com/getting-online-tefl-courses-a-step-up-the-career-ladder/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8825290557185698676.post-78551513707788423212014-12-27T14:34:49.780-05:002014-12-27T14:34:49.780-05:00Hi Jane:)
Hope you had a wonderful holiday. Just w...Hi Jane:)<br />Hope you had a wonderful holiday. Just wanted to drop by to wish you and yours a Happy and Healthy New Year!!! <i>Louise</i>~~louise~~https://www.blogger.com/profile/07335196139849995706noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8825290557185698676.post-33377606450032590282014-11-26T17:32:11.082-05:002014-11-26T17:32:11.082-05:00Absolutely gorgeous and recipe looks delish!Absolutely gorgeous and recipe looks delish!omlethttp://omlet-przepis.plnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8825290557185698676.post-23696631865666728122014-10-26T15:43:30.142-04:002014-10-26T15:43:30.142-04:00Hi Jane - It's been such a long time since we&...Hi Jane - It's been such a long time since we've had the pleasure of your company via one of your wonderful blog posts.<br /><br />Just wanted to say that I miss your blog posts, miss your recipes, and miss you.<br /><br />I hope all is well with you and your family, and maybe in the not too distant future, you'll return with another inspiring and delicious recipe.Junenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8825290557185698676.post-44491054596678242822014-10-08T22:50:21.816-04:002014-10-08T22:50:21.816-04:00Oh Jane!!!!
You absolutely made my day stopping b...Oh Jane!!!!<br /><br />You absolutely made my day stopping by my blog. I think about you all the time and hope that all is well in your little corner of the world:) <br /><br />And you couldn't have picked a more perfect day to stop by. It was just one of those days, lol...I'm sure the full moon had something to do with it, lol...<br /><br />Oh Jane thank you for dropping by:)<br /><br />As for that egg white thing, I don't know. Really, I'm not happy with the state of food "foodies" mthese days. Things are a changin much to quickly...<br /><br />Please stay well Jane and do drop by, or perhaps start blogging, again:) ~~louise~~https://www.blogger.com/profile/07335196139849995706noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8825290557185698676.post-67253303821180565182014-02-26T22:47:00.445-05:002014-02-26T22:47:00.445-05:00This looks lovely! Ive always wanted to try making...This looks lovely! Ive always wanted to try making braded bread! I am now a follower :DChloe Pollaccohttp://chloepollacco.blogspot.ca/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8825290557185698676.post-39375552161159605572014-02-15T17:25:09.876-05:002014-02-15T17:25:09.876-05:00I have been meaning to try challah bread for such ...I have been meaning to try challah bread for such a long time! This looks fantastic!Cathleenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10326599407286877942noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8825290557185698676.post-41733341781229737322014-02-02T17:18:20.367-05:002014-02-02T17:18:20.367-05:00Thinking about you Jane and hoping all is well wit...Thinking about you Jane and hoping all is well with you and yours, <i>Louise</i>~~louise~~https://www.blogger.com/profile/07335196139849995706noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8825290557185698676.post-40667638638312083912014-01-05T17:43:31.718-05:002014-01-05T17:43:31.718-05:00Hello Jane, I have not see any more of your delici...Hello Jane, I have not see any more of your delicious posts in a while, Ihope that you and your famiy has had a veryMerry Christmas and a great New_Year 2014.......:-)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8825290557185698676.post-30828880165877771042013-10-03T10:05:11.153-04:002013-10-03T10:05:11.153-04:00oh Jane--this bread looks fantastic!!! Yum! You ...oh Jane--this bread looks fantastic!!! Yum! You are one talented baker, my friend:)Melanie Anne https://www.blogger.com/profile/16738459755828893161noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8825290557185698676.post-66205062474781882662013-09-16T10:28:09.908-04:002013-09-16T10:28:09.908-04:00Hi Jane,
So glad to know everything is just fine ...Hi Jane,<br /><br />So glad to know everything is just fine in your neck of the woods:) You take as long as you need to search for that "perfect" recipe:)<br /><br />It really is great to be back to blogging but, every once in a while it is also great to take a break from blogging too. Enjoy your time:) <i>Louise</i>~~louise~~https://www.blogger.com/profile/07335196139849995706noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8825290557185698676.post-49956084416451817182013-09-14T14:25:55.881-04:002013-09-14T14:25:55.881-04:00Hi Louise,
Thanks so much for that hello! It's...Hi Louise,<br />Thanks so much for that hello! It's so great to hear from you. I'm doing just fine here, and hope to be doing another blog post soon (just have to settle on a good recipe!). All is well in my neck of the woods, and I hope the same is true for yours. I was so glad to see that you returned from your own blogging hiatus! It's so nice to know you're out there again.<br /><br />Warmly,<br />Jane :)<br /><br /><br />Dear Hanna,<br />Thank you for the congrats! Yep, it was a long time coming, but I finally finished baking/pastry school. I think of that giant cake as my magnum opus, and even if I decide to never whip up another massive cake like that again, it was worth the effort to do it at least once. I visit your wonderful blog whenever I get a chance and love every recipe I see! Glad to know you're still perking along splendidly in all respects.<br /><br />Your old bakin' pal,<br />Jane :)<br /><br />Dear Anonymous,<br />I think the trick is to use whole wheat flour that is not only nice and fresh, but also to use recipes that require not just whole wheat flour, but a mixture of some non-whole wheat flours as well (unbleached all-purpose flour, and/or bread flour or pastry flour). Bread made from all whole wheat will, in my experience, invariably be dense at the very least. The answer to your dilemma, really, is to back off the amount of whole wheat flour that you use in baking so it's not overwhelming in terms of texture and flavor. One good cookbook you might like is called Good to the Grain; it contains recipes that use combinations of various whole grain flours, along with white flour. My family (even my kids)has liked everything I've made from this book. Don't give up! Good luck to you!<br />Warmly,<br />Jane :) Janehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09530631702237541328noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8825290557185698676.post-71080976527403790852013-09-12T19:34:35.246-04:002013-09-12T19:34:35.246-04:00What a beautiful loaf, Jane. I always like to inco...What a beautiful loaf, Jane. I always like to incorporate some WW flour into my bread recipes. I just saw that you graduated from culinary school (I know, only a few months too late!). Congratulations!!! The wedding cake looked absolutely stunning.Hanaâhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15660317268731033542noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8825290557185698676.post-47893717255208490202013-09-06T18:29:09.175-04:002013-09-06T18:29:09.175-04:00Hi Jane!
Boy am I surprised to "see" yo...Hi Jane!<br /><br />Boy am I surprised to "see" you. I popped on over to leave you a note because I hadn't seen any new posts in my side bar and lo and behold, here you are! Now I'm going to have to check that side bar:)<br /><br />Love the bread but, I am happier to know you had a well needed break and that you are/were concentrating on your health. As we all know, your health is your Wealth and all this food blogging doesn't mean a thing without it!<br /><br />Stay well, Jane and please keep in touch and let us know how you're doing, Louise~~louise~~https://www.blogger.com/profile/07335196139849995706noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8825290557185698676.post-84167023043496142722013-09-03T20:01:40.205-04:002013-09-03T20:01:40.205-04:00Hi Jane, Whenever I use whole wheat flour, the lit...Hi Jane, Whenever I use whole wheat flour, the little wheat flakes seem excessive and ruin the bread. No one in my family likes it and they won't eat the bread. Am I using the wrong flour, or doing something incorrectly?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8825290557185698676.post-61884697508443197682013-08-19T19:17:01.169-04:002013-08-19T19:17:01.169-04:00hello Jane , I hope that your having the rest of t...hello Jane , I hope that your having the rest of the summer left enjoying it / I have posted the "Honey Whole-Wheat Challah Bread . . . with Dried Cherries" on my googel site and I think that I have fixe the problem ..Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8825290557185698676.post-52968154812301596872013-08-07T20:26:29.105-04:002013-08-07T20:26:29.105-04:00Hi Brain Blasterz,
Sounds like your dough needs t...Hi Brain Blasterz, <br />Sounds like your dough needs to "rest" a bit before you begin to shape it into the ropes to make the braid. Just let the dough sit, covered and undisturbed, for about 10 to 15 minutes before you actually try to shape the ropes. This should relax the gluten a little and make the process easier. <br />Thanks for stopping by!<br />Jane :)Janehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09530631702237541328noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8825290557185698676.post-67467791733337347342013-08-07T15:18:58.249-04:002013-08-07T15:18:58.249-04:00hello Jane , I have made the "Honey Whole-Whe...hello Jane , I have made the "Honey Whole-Wheat Challah Bread with Dried Cherries" and it's just wonderful ..P.S. I'm having a problem with the site trying to down load the picture...thank you.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8825290557185698676.post-43781771665785705822013-08-05T10:31:39.687-04:002013-08-05T10:31:39.687-04:00Hello. The braiding of the dough looks so amazing ...Hello. The braiding of the dough looks so amazing in your photo, but when I try it the dough stretches too far or it snaps. <br /><br />Help, please? <br /><br />Many thanks, <br /><br />// <a href="http://www.brainblasterz.com/contact-brain-blasterz" rel="nofollow">Brain Blasterz</a> Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06341528049134268052noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8825290557185698676.post-69600419000889302162013-08-02T04:06:57.027-04:002013-08-02T04:06:57.027-04:00Hi Jane! Congrats on your new lifestyle! I too str...Hi Jane! Congrats on your new lifestyle! I too struggle with baking and eating right. It's really difficult to live in both culinary worlds, don't you think? I find that it's all or nothing when it comes to dessert so I just try to avoid it all together. Much luck to you and feel free to post or share recipes that are healthy! I have lots I can share :) <br />hugs!Julia from Dozen Flourshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17286364613015048949noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8825290557185698676.post-68171980902859370012013-07-29T14:32:34.788-04:002013-07-29T14:32:34.788-04:00thank you Jane for your help and for stopping by ....thank you Jane for your help and for stopping by ..Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8825290557185698676.post-84334525703910834442013-07-29T12:16:34.091-04:002013-07-29T12:16:34.091-04:00Love this breadLove this breadkitchencove.nethttp://kitchencove.netnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8825290557185698676.post-81264866115622069962013-07-28T12:03:12.910-04:002013-07-28T12:03:12.910-04:00Hi Anonymous/Maggies Cakes,
I would use about one...Hi Anonymous/Maggies Cakes, <br />I would use about one-third more active dry yeast than instant yeast (that's the general rule of thumb I have come to follow, just based on my own experience). So, for this recipe, use slightly over 3 tsp. of active dry yeast (that's more than one packet, but less than two packets) and proof the active dry yeast for a few minutes in some of the lukewarm water from the recipe (to make sure it's alive) before adding it into all the other ingredients in the mixing bowl. Thanks very much for stopping by! Good luck with your challah, and please let me know if you try this recipe and how it turns out for you!<br />Warmly,<br />Jane :)Janehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09530631702237541328noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8825290557185698676.post-85840778773945984582013-07-28T11:56:19.540-04:002013-07-28T11:56:19.540-04:00hello Jane , love your breads recipe but can you t...hello Jane , love your breads recipe but can you tell me how is it in dry yeast and thank you so much for taking this time to read me message..Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8825290557185698676.post-19861562457598081682013-07-26T13:15:05.573-04:002013-07-26T13:15:05.573-04:00hello , I love all of your bread recipe "just...hello , I love all of your bread recipe "just wonderful" instead of 2 1/4 teaspoons of instant yeast can you tell me how much is it in dry yeast?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com