I was recently “commissioned” to make a loaf of Irish soda bread for a competition this past week hosted by the Senate Armed Services Committee. My loaf was entered on behalf of the Joint Staff. The loaf ended up placing second. However, my loaf won the people’s choice award. Even the CMC Commandant of the Continue reading
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Amazing Pumpkin Challah Recipe
“Pumpkin challah? Can we cut it out with all the pumpkin recipes? It’s after Halloween and decorative gourd season needs to make way for Christmas recipes.” I swear this is the last one for the year. But this challah recipe is seriously delicious. The pumpkin flavor comes through just right and the challah stays nice Continue reading
Challah Bread Recipe to Win Friends and Influence People
Challah bread is one of my favorite loaves of bread to make, eat, and share. While I’d like to say I enjoy making, eating, and sharing the same, I have to say making it is my favorite. Unlike sourdough or baguettes, challah is a relatively simple dough to make and shape. The simplicity of challah Continue reading
Hot Cross Buns recipe, not the annoying song
If you grew up in the States, chances are your only memory of hot cross buns was that obnoxious song you learned on the recorder in elementary school. Which is a shame because the actual buns are quite delicious. A brioche dough combined with mincemeat and a sweet white cross on top. Brushed with a sugary glaze, Continue reading
The Cottage Loaf: Elegant, Simple, and Delicious
The cottage loaf is another recipe from the great British bake off cookbook. A traditional bread with a fine-textured crumb and a shape not seen too much these days. The loaf is in essence two loaves, one on top of the other, so the dough will be quite firm. Beware of over-proofing the dough as Continue reading