Monday, December 14, 2009

Whole Grain Challah with Cranberries and Orange Zest



I have joined the group Healthy Bread in Five Minutes a Day. We officially start baking our way through the book Healthy Bread in Five Minutes a Day by Jeff Hertzberg, M.D. and Zoe Francois in January. The authors gave us 2 bonus recipes to get us started. I was not able to make the first one, but was happy that I was able to make this Challah! I have always admired the braided breads and was pleased with my first attempt at braiding. I did half the recipe that was provided. The bread was easy to make and I love the cranberry orange taste!



I am really looking forward to baking more recipes with the HBinFive group!

19 comments:

  1. Your loaf is so fat, just the way I like it! Such a gorgeous golden brown color too!

    I loved this bread just toasted with butter...so good!

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  2. Looks delicious!! I love anything with cranberries. That book sounds interesting. Love & blessings from NC!

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  3. Great job! Isn't this one tasty! Loved it!

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  4. Great job onn your first braid! I still haven't made this bread, but I can't wait!

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  5. What a lovely loaf. You did a great job on this challenge.

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  6. Beautiful loaf! This was my first attempt at braiding too. My first loaf didn't get photoed because I needed practice!

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  7. Your braid looks beautiful, for a first attempt- it is amazing! Can't wait to see the next recipe!

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  8. Beautiful job. Your bread looks great:)

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  9. And we'll look forward to seeing all those yummy carb filled recipes on your blog! They may make me gain weight just drooling over them!

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  10. How could that be your first attempt? Beautiful bread!

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  11. Wow! This was your first attempt at braiding? Great job! Looks delish!

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  12. Great job braiding your bread. I was scared to try braiding too, but was surprised to find that I could actually do it!

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  13. Braid looks great, I never would have guessed it to be your first! Very nice :)

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  14. It was my first time braiding bread too! I always assumed it to be very labor intensive, but it surprisingly wasn't!
    ~Jenny~

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  15. So excited you joined! This bread looks delicious.

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  16. Your Challah looks wonderful. So how is the texture and taste? Will you make it again? I have been wanting to bake some bread. Maybe I should look into your baking group. Is it still opened?

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  17. Hi Ahrisha,
    Thanks for stopping by. I loved making this bread, this method of bread making was so easy! It is very tasty - I have enjoyed it toasted in the morning. Visit www.bigblackdogs.net for information on this baking club. I think it is going to be a lot of fun and educational too! You can also find the Challah recipe on her blog. I hope you join in on the fun.

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