Wednesday, December 9, 2009

Whole Grain Challah Bread with Orange Zest and Chocolate Chip

Challah Bread with Orange Zest and Chocolate Chip!

That is what I made with  December’s bonus recipe from the Healthy Bread in 5 Minutes Group. And there is still plenty of time if you want to bake a long with us. The official kick off is next month so ask Santa for that Cookbook and you’ll be set to go! Well…you’ll need a little Vital Wheat Flour but you can easily find that at your grocery store.

Christmas Challah Bread with Orange and Chocolate Chip

The original recipe called for cranberries and orange zest but I knew it would not get eaten in my household as it was written(except by me), so I substituted Chocolate Chips. I know the way to win my family's heart!

Christmas Challah Bread with Orange and Chocolate Chip

I brushed a thin glaze of orange juice and powdered sugar on it and sprinkled it with a course sugar. I also substituted the wheat germ for Cream of Wheat cereal. And I baked it all pretty in my new Kugelhoft Bundt Pan. Doesn't it look so jolly and merry? Perfect for the holiday festivities!

Christmas Challah Bread with Orange and Chocolate Chip

It made some super-duper toast and I’m sure it would make a dynamite bread pudding! I hope to find out! :)

 Christmas Challah Bread with Orange and Chocolate Chip

Click on the picture above to get the recipe!

Happy Holidays!

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25 comments:

  1. I Love the pan!! This looks yummy!

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  2. I want this pan! I looked all over when we made the Kugelhoft for TWD. Love your photos, so festive :o)

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  3. Megan! This looks awesome! I still haven't baked mine, but soon! I think I'll save some of the dough for one of my bundt pans & see what happens - this is inspired!

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  4. This is really gorgeous! And this is just what I want to make for the holidays! Though I laughed at the thought of a Christmas Challah! Love it! And your pictures are beautiful!

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  5. Wow, that is so pretty and I bet it tasted pretty good, too.

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  6. That addition of chocolate makes me happy:) I think this sounds great and looks even better!

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  7. What gorgeous photos, Megan...this is fabulous looking bread!
    I'd have to use the chocolate chips for my family too, but I'm sure either way, this bread would be delicious!

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  8. so cool!! I need to look that one up in the book and give it a go! I love challah! I'd always grab a loaf on my way through penn station to catch a train home from work when i worked in the city so good!

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  9. I have asked Santa for this cookbook for Christmas. I'll just have to keep my fingers crossed because my list was pretty long! It would be fun to join the group. Your bread looks fabulous!

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  10. That is a beautiful loaf of bread. I, too, love the mold you used to bake it. Quite nice :-).

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  11. oh my goodness, beautiful! that book is definitely on my list!

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  12. Looks like your bread turned out terrific. I love seeing how everyone adapts the recipe for their family. Chocolate chips are definitely an awesome substitute. I made mine the other day and really liked it.

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  13. What a great idea! Love the swirled bundt pan and topping with a drizzle of orange juice and sugars is wonderful.

    Love the idea of adding chocolate chips!

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  14. Great job and so different I love it thanks!!!

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  15. Oh, it's beautiful!! Very festive and your glaze sounds like a perfect addition! I'd almost hate to cut it, it looks so pretty. Almost. :)

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  16. I love that you used a kugelhoft bundt pan - it looks beautiful, and I bet it tasted great! Thanks for sharing!

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  17. That's beautiful and what a great idea to sub chocolate chips! I love that pan too.

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  18. Your bread is beautiful and festive! So nice to be able to change it up to make it something your family will actually enjoy- love the idea of chocolate chips- yum!

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  19. Wow! What a beautiful bread. Lovely photos! It's very festive and almost too good to eat.

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  20. I want a piece of your bread. Bet it was eaten very quickly! Very Pretty!

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  21. Great ideas! You made it look very festive!

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  22. That turned out so pretty! And I have to admit chocolate chips sounds pretty tasty.
    ~Jenny~

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  23. mmm everything tastes better with chocolate chips. I love the shape you decided to use!

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