Comments on: Sourdough Challah

By: natalia

natalia — Tue, 18 Aug 2009 14:48:36 +0000

Ciao ! My Challah is raising…it’s so hot here I don’t think it will take too long ! I love your braiding !
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By: Laurie

Laurie — Mon, 13 Jul 2009 09:17:57 +0000

I use my sourdough for everything – I never use commercial yeast. Most things turn out, and when they don’t, I suspect *cough* user error.

Every leavened bread used to be made with sourdough/wild yeast. It can be done. Please let me know how yours turns out.

Thanks for the compliments.

By: Laurie

Laurie — Mon, 13 Jul 2009 09:14:10 +0000

Cathy, I think I’m confused. How did your challah turn out differently than mine that you think the wild yeast made a difference?

Wild yeast usually means slower rise times, but mine is very active, which tropical temps help with, so I tend to get slower than commercial yeast rise times, but not necessarily by much.

By: Laurie

Laurie — Sun, 12 Jul 2009 05:04:01 +0000

Yeah, you’d be surprised how difficult it is for me to braid my own hair. Can’t see what I’m doing, back of my head, arms hurt, no coordination… It ends up being a real mess. :p

Thanks for the compliment.

By: Mimi

Mimi — Fri, 10 Jul 2009 19:18:53 +0000

Another great way to use sourdough. Your challah turned out beautifully!

By: Hillary

Hillary — Fri, 10 Jul 2009 16:21:05 +0000

This looks very nice! Check out the half whole wheat challah my sister in law made here. It was so delicious! .-= Hillary´s last blog ..Want to Win Free Cooking Tools? =-.

By: Lisa

Lisa — Fri, 10 Jul 2009 13:43:40 +0000

I have a great SD starter that hasn’t been used in a while nd a copy of BBA..so after seeing how gorgeous your Challah came out, and never having used a SD starter for Challah, I must try it! Beautiful job, braiding, photos etc!

By: Cathy/breadexperience

Cathy/breadexperience — Fri, 10 Jul 2009 13:05:38 +0000

Your Challah looks fabulous! You did a beautiful job braiding it. It looks like the addition of the wild yeast starter makes a huge difference. I need to try that.
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By: Susan/Wild Yeast

Susan/Wild Yeast — Fri, 10 Jul 2009 03:56:10 +0000

I refuse to believe you cannot braid your hair if your challah comes out looking that good. .-= Susan/Wild Yeast´s last blog ..We Have Bread — Sort Of =-.