Showing posts with label How To. Show all posts
Showing posts with label How To. Show all posts

Tuesday, January 27, 2009

Challah 6- Strand Braid

As promised, here are the photos for the six strand braid. The recipe that I used is a real keeper- the dough was easy to knead and braid. The baked loaves maintained their shape and browned gorgeously. Not to mention, they were light and fluffy. I'll be making this recipe often.

Monday, January 26, 2009

Challah- 5 Strand Braid

Here's how to make a beautiful 5 strand braid. The resulting loaf has a lovely ridge down the center. The mantra to repeat as you're braiding is 1 over 3, 2 over 3, 5 over 2. Just remember, practice makes perfect!


Begin with five strands rolled out and attached at the top.

Take the left most strand, the first one, and bring it over the third strand.
Take the second strand and bring it over the third.
Bring the right most strand, the fifth, and bring it over the second. It should be right after the first strand and next to the strands that are overlapping. Repeat until the end. Adjust the braid so that the ridge is centered.


Simple and oh so lovely. A guide on the six strand with the recipe will follow soon. Stay tuned!