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Raisin Challah

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BLHNYC

Raisin Challah

Hi Everyone-

With the Jewish holidays right around the corner, I am wondering if any of you have a raisin challah recipe that you recommend. In the past I have made Nick Maligieri's braided challah but I am looking for something new- and with raisins. Suggestions for the round-shaping are welcome too!

Thanks!
Beth

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arlo

Well, I may not have tried it yet, but King Arthur did just post a recipe today for a raisin challah bread seen here; KAF Raisin Challah.

Perhaps give it a whirl and tell us what you think!

 

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BLHNYC

That's funny- I got their e-mail today with that recipe and that was what prompted me to write this post! Thanks for your response. I just might try it and let you know how it is.

Beth

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SylviaH

These were just so delicious.  The recipe for the sourdough challah formula is from Maggie Glezer's 'A Blessing of Bread'.  I added golden raisins to the long braided loaf and you can read how I added them at my blog posting HERE and get the recipe posted on dmsnyders blog HERE.  The raisins can also be added into the round challah. ADDED..link to braiding the round challah HERE   

 

                

                                                           

Sylvia

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BLHNYC

Thank you Sylvia! These are gorgeous. I am definitely going to braid a round challah.

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SylviaH

Your welcome!  Oh I love shaping the round challah..it's fun and actually surprises you how easily the round shape comes about.

Sylvia

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SylviaH

but I believe the correct word for more than one challah is challot?

Sylvia

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dmsnyder

Also from "A Blessing of Bread"

Someday, I'm going to make a challah as gorgeous as Sylvia's!

David

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SylviaH

I think your challot are gorgeous and the crumb is mouthwatering. 

Sylvia

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GSnyde

for a taste comparison of David's and Sylvia's challot.

Both are gorgeous.

 

Glenn