tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8825290557185698676.post7304905236659939240..comments2024-03-24T03:30:48.569-04:00Comments on Jane's Sweets & Baking Journal: So This is Challah . . .Janehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09530631702237541328noreply@blogger.comBlogger30125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8825290557185698676.post-39759523342193899542020-04-12T17:20:56.020-04:002020-04-12T17:20:56.020-04:00Dear M3Shelly,
Thanks so, so much for your comment...Dear M3Shelly,<br />Thanks so, so much for your comments on this challah! I'm thrilled to hear yours turned out so beautifully. That made my day. Take care and, as they say, "Keep calm and bake!"<br />Warmest regards,<br />Jane of Jane's SweetsJanehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15544889312932100386noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8825290557185698676.post-78999642783064501492020-04-12T13:12:11.936-04:002020-04-12T13:12:11.936-04:00Update: My Challah bread turned out perfect, and t...Update: My Challah bread turned out perfect, and tasted fantastic! Thank you for sharing. It was the hit at our small family dinner.<br />.<br />I ended up sending half-loaves home with family members, who wanted more, but couldn't eat any more after our large dinner.<br />.<br />The braiding and baking wasn't an issue. I also warmed my bread up slightly before serving, but simply putting it back onto a sheet pan, from the cooling rack, and placing in an oven at 350°F for just a few minutes (≈10 min). The butter melted on the soft bread, and the crust was light and crunchy - just how I'd expect on a great, homemade bread. <br /><br />Thanks again!!<br />m³shellym³shellyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03665203081594741922noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8825290557185698676.post-67414210754924737032020-04-10T17:43:25.099-04:002020-04-10T17:43:25.099-04:00I mixed the dough up today, in an attempt to bake ...I mixed the dough up today, in an attempt to bake for a small dinner we're having tomorrow for my mother. I'm wondering if it's unusual that the dough-hook didn't do much. I followed the recipe as directed, and for the 4-minutes of using the dough-hook at low/medium speed, it seemed like it just moved around the top surface of the dough. I kept stopping the mixer, and pulling the dough ball from the bottom and sides, to attempt to get more interaction between the hook and the dough. Tomorrow will be the test I guess.<br />.<br />The dough seemed to knead just fine, and formed a relatively (not fully) smooth ball before chilling, and it seems to be starting to rise in the fridge, even though it's only been a couple hours. I will note that it made quite a sticky mess in my kitchen between steps, LOL, but I'm more of a chef than a baker.<br />.<br />I see that most comments are pretty old, so I'm not looking for a reply. I will update my comment after attempting to bake the challah tomorrow. I plan on braiding and attempting to make it look at beautiful as the author's challah. Thank you for sharing this recipe, and your experience(s) with baking.m³shellyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03665203081594741922noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8825290557185698676.post-29452881465797067592018-12-08T17:56:54.633-05:002018-12-08T17:56:54.633-05:00I made this bread this week for our Hanukkah celeb...I made this bread this week for our Hanukkah celebration tonight. It was wonderful. I really enjoyed that the recipe was over 2 days. It made it easier to manage with the other things I needed to make. This was my first attempt at Challah and it was a success. My family has no issue telling me if things are not something I should make again and they told me to make this one again. Thanks for the recipe and I highly recommend it.Vicki Drakenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8825290557185698676.post-4216699545657938072018-11-22T16:45:08.767-05:002018-11-22T16:45:08.767-05:00Is there a way to let rise in the fridge for a few...Is there a way to let rise in the fridge for a few hours if I want to bake it in the same day? Katenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8825290557185698676.post-27890894334228582002018-11-12T15:36:12.197-05:002018-11-12T15:36:12.197-05:00Hi Marissa,
Jane here! I think your guess is a go...Hi Marissa, <br />Jane here! I think your guess is a good one. The "blowout or tearing" you mention could, in my own experience, definitely have been from letting the loaf proof too much. This richer dough doesn't rise much, as I recall, and it's tempting to give it more time and let it rise more than it actually needs to before you put it in the oven. I'm sorry your bread probably wasn't as pretty as you'd liked, but I hope it still tasted good! <br />Thanks so much for letting me know what your experience with this recipe was like. I truly appreciate it!<br />Warmly,<br />JaneJanehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15544889312932100386noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8825290557185698676.post-52190105116922203812018-11-12T14:42:12.482-05:002018-11-12T14:42:12.482-05:00I got a heck of a lot of blowout or tearing. Do yo...I got a heck of a lot of blowout or tearing. Do you know if that’s a case of overproofing? I wish I could send a pictureMarissahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13378140015757961978noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8825290557185698676.post-64913706636034495852016-05-05T12:47:29.845-04:002016-05-05T12:47:29.845-04:00You didn't mention where the kosher salt was n...You didn't mention where the kosher salt was needed?Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11401502074480328956noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8825290557185698676.post-47445713574127409452016-05-05T11:30:24.743-04:002016-05-05T11:30:24.743-04:00Hi Xia,
Jane of Jane's Sweets here! My sincer...Hi Xia,<br /><br />Jane of Jane's Sweets here! My sincere apologies on that omission from the recipe. Thanks very much for bringing it to my attention! (I will make a point to fix it in this old post). The salt should be mixed in right at the start when the yeast and flour are mixed together.<br /><br />Warmly,<br />JaneJanehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15544889312932100386noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8825290557185698676.post-8726365214171986862016-02-06T17:05:48.199-05:002016-02-06T17:05:48.199-05:00There are a few reasons bread won't rise. I...There are a few reasons bread won't rise. I've made bread for years and the first time mine didn't work..It was the yeast..that just happens. . so I always bloom my yeast in the heated liquid with the sugar. . it will double. . if it doesn't. . start over! So for this recipe I would take 1/2 cup warmed water.(very hot to the back of the hand)and the honey and yeast. . place in a 2 cup measuring cup or larger, stir well. . let sit 10-15 minutes,it will bubble up to near a cup and 1/2, then just add with the rest of the water as directed! Or it could be your getting your water too hot, over 110-120-F it kills the yeast.Brendahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14236729279738054372noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8825290557185698676.post-86455816594988488192015-04-02T13:45:58.630-04:002015-04-02T13:45:58.630-04:00Tried and true! I love this recipe. I didn't...Tried and true! I love this recipe. I didn't know if I needed 8 or 10 eggs, so to be safe, I used 9. Worked great. I actually got 2 large loaves out of it and 1 small. I made some 1 for my friend celebrating passover and 2 loves for us at Easter. This definitely doubles, if not triples in size, too. You can punch it down and let it sit again to rise one more time. Anyway, check-out the pics! I've added cranberries and a little cinnamon to the top. https://twitter.com/mediterraniacatwww.mediterraniachef.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8825290557185698676.post-49604387485017268452012-12-31T18:30:10.683-05:002012-12-31T18:30:10.683-05:00My dough did not rise? any thoughts?My dough did not rise? any thoughts?Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05203062555786149003noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8825290557185698676.post-9044412183909939282011-03-26T18:43:06.555-04:002011-03-26T18:43:06.555-04:00You have done a beautiful job of the Challah! I am...You have done a beautiful job of the Challah! I am inspired, and thank you so much!Alisonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12110119837696971012noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8825290557185698676.post-12365708763795844452010-04-05T09:14:15.101-04:002010-04-05T09:14:15.101-04:00Ouah ta brioche est magnifique!
Je découvre ton bl...Ouah ta brioche est magnifique!<br />Je découvre ton blog et je le trouve superbe!! =) Je continue même ma petite visite!<br />Bravo!<br />Bisous & Bonne journéeune cuillère pour les déliceshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12697120122999815399noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8825290557185698676.post-10203558454191564042010-04-04T01:45:47.502-04:002010-04-04T01:45:47.502-04:00Your Challah is a work of art! Beautiful job!!!Your Challah is a work of art! Beautiful job!!!Kathleenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05190513462569145743noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8825290557185698676.post-61614673593613274582010-04-03T21:58:50.000-04:002010-04-03T21:58:50.000-04:00This is an exquisite loaf of bread. Beautiful tuto...This is an exquisite loaf of bread. Beautiful tutorial. I agree. Peter Reinhart's book is the best!Elhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03352365482790301497noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8825290557185698676.post-12351792000796054812010-04-03T10:06:37.012-04:002010-04-03T10:06:37.012-04:00Why would you want to do that? Challah is just del...Why would you want to do that? Challah is just delicious. That's why many people would want to 'do that'. I think! <br />This is so beautiful as always, Jane. I'm going to copy this recipe for Cauldron Boy. He is of The Tribe (smile)...Stellahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12441053969652689705noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8825290557185698676.post-59882443829360375202010-04-03T08:47:01.630-04:002010-04-03T08:47:01.630-04:00i agree, it's beautiful & so perfect!i agree, it's beautiful & so perfect!faithyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01442407119836426810noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8825290557185698676.post-15531533503278185542010-04-01T23:26:17.585-04:002010-04-01T23:26:17.585-04:00Beautiful, Jane! The braid looks perfect. And I lo...Beautiful, Jane! The braid looks perfect. And I love golden color on the crust.Hanaâhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15660317268731033542noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8825290557185698676.post-18750153217616653312010-04-01T20:59:36.411-04:002010-04-01T20:59:36.411-04:00You did an awesome job. I think challah is one of ...You did an awesome job. I think challah is one of the most beautiful breads in presentation and I also love the flavor.Mags @ the Other Side of 50https://www.blogger.com/profile/12341721285034778331noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8825290557185698676.post-10984217430393489362010-04-01T19:19:26.050-04:002010-04-01T19:19:26.050-04:00I've been wanting to make challah for so long....I've been wanting to make challah for so long...yours turned out beautifully and I am inspired to try it now!Taylorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11912164636084718557noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8825290557185698676.post-42627820358606991532010-04-01T12:25:28.507-04:002010-04-01T12:25:28.507-04:00Your challah is extraordinarily beautiful. I'...Your challah is extraordinarily beautiful. I've been making challah since I was a child..from 3braid to 6 braid, all different takes on it, and I have to say, yours is one of the best I've ever seen. I also use only yolks in my most requested challah. I love the dense, chewy texture it lends. Kudos to a fantastic challah baker :)Lisahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13053407953063654982noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8825290557185698676.post-9146639405007706812010-04-01T10:15:53.219-04:002010-04-01T10:15:53.219-04:00I can't believe this was your first time. The ...I can't believe this was your first time. The Challah looks professional to me :o) Awesome job and makes me really want to try it myself someday.Susi's Kochen und Backenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00142326561973184070noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8825290557185698676.post-87654804465335833402010-04-01T07:57:22.297-04:002010-04-01T07:57:22.297-04:00This recipe looks so amazing. You did a great job ...This recipe looks so amazing. You did a great job putting it together!Katrinahttp://warmvanillasugar.wordpress.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8825290557185698676.post-5195958827604205622010-04-01T07:33:09.471-04:002010-04-01T07:33:09.471-04:00This looks amazing Jane, beautiful actually! I hav...This looks amazing Jane, beautiful actually! I have a recipe for Challah which is a bit long winded so I think I'll have a go at making this (when I have some spare time!)Helenhttp://www.comecookandbakewithme.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.com