Signature Challah in the Round
My signature challah recipe is braided and then formed into a circle. Honey is poured into a hollowed out apple or a small round dish which is placed into the center of the challah for a lovely presentation.
Cinnamon Swirl Bread
As I write this column, it is early April and I am gazing out my window at the falling snow, the sixth snowfall in as many weeks. Spring arrived last week, but she is nowhere to be found. I know I should be writing about a springtime recipe for May, but it is cold and [...]
Everything Soft Pretzels
Looking for the ultimate Super bowl snack? You will love making this soft pretzel recipe. It’s fun to make, flavorful and delicious, soft and chewy on the inside with a golden brown spicy exterior. Homemade soft pretzels are easier to make than you think with just a few ingredients you may already have in your [...]
Something For Everyone Challah
I truly enjoyed making this Something For Everyone Challah tutorial with my grandson Isaac. Pull-apart Something For Everyone Challah is a delightful twist on the traditional Jewish braided challah, offering a unique and interactive experience perfect for gatherings. Follow my recipe for creating a soft, tender challah that easily separates into individual portions, each piece becoming a canvas [...]
Pumpkin Pecan Babkallah
If you’re looking for a showstopper bread to serve during Sukkot, consider making Pupmkin Pecan Babakallah, which is a cross between a babka and a challah, infused with the flavors and warm spices of autumn. With a bit of time and effort to master a special shaping technique, you will be rewarded with this scrumptious [...]
Cinnamon Swirl Challah French Toast
4 slices of cinnamon swirl challah-homemade if possible* 2 eggs ¼ cup coconut milk ¼ cup of orange juice 2 teaspoons vanilla extract ½ teaspoon cinnamon ½ teaspoon nutmeg margarine, canola or coconut oil In a mixing bowl, whisk together the eggs, coconut milk, orange juice, vanilla, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Dip both sides of [...]
Cinnamon Swirl Challah
I recently had the distinct pleasure of making cinnamon swirl challah with my two adorable grandchildren. You can see Remy, age 6 and Freddy, age 2 ½ in the photo joyfully punching down the dough after its first rise. Then, Remy and I rolled the dough into a rectangle which we brushed with melted margarine, [...]
Star of David Bundt Challah
Rosh Hashanah is just around the corner, and I’ll be sharing some of my favorite holiday recipes over the next couple of weeks. I always make a variety of round homemade challahs for the holiday. This year, I’ll be adding this gorgeous Star of David challah to my repertoire. My husband and I were cleaning [...]
Star Bread
It’s the season for gift giving. To my mind, one of the best ways to show you care is a home-baked gift from your kitchen. The beauty of home-baked gifts is that they are universally appreciated and enjoyed. You can make them weeks ahead of time and freeze, then defrost in the fridge the night [...]
Streusel Topped Banana Nutella Bread
I recently found my kitchen redolent with the aroma of two bunches of overripe bananas, which I knew were headed for the trash bin in another day or two if I didn’t do some quick thinking. With “quick” being the operative word here, banana quick bread came to mind. I have a great go-to banana [...]