Get all the equipment and ingredients you need to make sourdough onhand–and get that starter going. [Note from BCP: We’ve had requests from readers over the years to share some sourdough tips, but honestly, it was never something that was in our repertoires. After all, sourdough seems to be anything but 1-2-3 and BCP. But,…
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Move Over Avocado Toast. Tomato and Ricotta Cheese Toast Is Perfect for Your Picnic
It’s super simple to prepare, tastes gourmet, and unlike avocado, you can take it along and it won’t go brown. The base of your toasts should be some good quality fresh bread (the parbaked French baguettes from the freezer section are also good). View the full summer worthy picnic in this post. Since the ingredients…
Make Sina Mizrahi’s Jerusalem Bagel from Her Brand New Book, Good Food!
A cup of coffee, some spreads, and a fresh, hot Jerusalem bagel just might be perfect for tonight. First, a note from us at BCP before we move onto sharing Sina’s recipe for a Jerusalem Bagel from her new, gorgeous book, Good Food. Many of us have known Sina for quite a few years and…
A Simple Mini Baguette, A Napkin, Some Rosemary, And Voila, Your Table Is Transformed
Here it’s the small things, that make all the difference. When Shiffy showed up with some baguettes and fresh rosemary sprigs to add some pizzazz to the barbecue we showed you last night, we knew things were gonna be delicious. Then, we found out, things were going to be delicious, pretty, and easy! All you…
Back To Challah Baking: Which One Is Our Go-To?
This is a conversation between the 5 of us (see what we did there?) and what we bake for our family. And it’s not just about challah. We are used to thinking in advance. So you’d think it’s natural for us to think about baking challah while we are here frying crepes and baking Pesach…
Use Leftover Challah for Homemade Croutons
Have lots of extra challah or bread? Turn them into flavorful toppers for your salads! Are you sometimes faced with lots of extra challah after Shabbos? How about half a loaf of rye that’s going stale at the end of the week? Don’t toss it! A couple of simple steps and you’ll have some amazing…
How to Braid a One-Strand Challah Roll
These challah rolls look great and they’re easy to make once you get the technique down. Three of us (Esti, Renee, and Leah) spent a good time figuring out how to braid a one strand challah roll. But once we got it, we had so much fun braiding and we think you will all love…
Baking Your Rosh Hashanah Challah? These Are the Best Crumbs for Your Challah + More You Need to Know
The kids are in school, and we can finally clear our heads a bit to prepare for Yom Tov. First on the list? The best challah of the year. Even if you’re not the type to prep ahead, Rosh Hashanah isn’t so far away. If we can get that challah and a couple of desserts…
The Best Spelt Challah Recipe
Use this tried and true recipe—and nobody will believe that you used spelt flour! I casually mentioned to my sister that I was trying a new spelt challah recipe one week after the previous attempt failed miserably. She told me to stop searching because she’d had the best spelt challah the week before made by…
Everything You Need to Know Before You Make Your Challah
Yes, there’s not a lot of time this year between packing away the Pesach dishes and putting up your challah dough. But that doesn’t mean that challah can’t be a great one. These great challah posts and tips should help you out.