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Challah: Flour Power
By Peter Fritz
Temple Emanu-El is making their kitchen available for another class on making challah. The date is Sunday June 2. Time 9:00 AM to 12:30 PM. Class size is limited to 8, so if interested, register… Continue reading
Olive Oil Matzo
By Peter Fritz
Time:
30 minutes, mostly unattended
2 cups flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/3 cup olive oil
1/2 cup water
Sea salt, optional.
Yield: 12 servings.
- Heat the oven to 500 degrees. Put flour, salt and olive… Continue reading
Fennel and Orange-Scented Challah Recipe
Fennel and Orange-Scented Challah
by Peter Fritz
Fennel and orange scented challah is a favorite of many members of the congregation. Because fennel and orange go so well together, I include some orange zest with some fresh orange… Continue reading
How to Braid a Six-Strand Challah Bread Loaf
Contributed by Peter Fritz
A six-strand challah creates a thick, wide challah with a pretty design. However, I found the instructions hard to follow until I discovered simplified instructions on the Internet. All you have to remember is “over two,… Continue reading
Sephardic Challah With Whole Spices
Contributed by Peter Fritz
I enjoy baking different types of challahs for Sof, and this is a favorite. While this recipe suggests a variety of spices, the seeds used for Sof are a combination of anise, coriander, and sesame seeds.… Continue reading
Matzah Caramel Crunch Recipe
Matzoh Caramel Crunch
1 jelly roll pan
Matzoh to cover the bottom
2 sticks butter
1 cup brown sugar
½ cup chopped nuts
2 cups chocolate chips (or enough to cover the matzoh)
Preheat oven to 350*
Cover the jelly… Continue reading
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