I've baked professionally for a couple years (I'm back on Savory side now), so this might not be too impressive, but my break baking experience is pretty limited to basics still. So, I'm honestly super proud of the way my first four strand braided loaf came out tonight. It's going with some honey and jam I got from the farmer's market this weekend for my MIL for mother's day. I'm really excited and really hope she likes it. But, since you guys are probably better bakers than I am, let me know how I can improve my technique at all. Also, if it looks a little uneven, my cat did immediately paw it once I put the dish towel over it. I was hoping I could try this for mother's day and make it again for my coworkers at Christmas, but possibly in mini loaves instead. I used the sugar spun run recipe for the dough and added some cinnamon, lemon juice, and vanilla for sweeter notes that I thought would go well with the other presents. But, again, this is my first braid, so be lenient, lol.

by pastrycreamdragons

12 Comments

  1. PansophicNostradamus

    Amazing job on that! I’d love to see it baked and golden in its glory, too! 11/10 would eat this.

  2. thefutureisbulletprf

    Gorgeous!!

    I mean, uh, terrible. You should give it here so I can go and get rid of it for you. >.>

  3. emerald-cupcakes

    Please come over next time I attempt Challah 🙏

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