Here's a quick follow-up, MJ.i made the KAF "Potato Bread Perfect for Toast" recipe, using 100% white whole wheat flour, divided it into three braids and used sesame, flax and poppy seeds to coat each strand. It was gorgeous! My husband commented, "Wow! That's beautiful bread!" It always does a baker's heart good to be appreciated! The only thing I will change next time is to substitute a different seed for the flax. With as many seeds as stuck to the strand, the flax was a little "oily" tasting to me. Live and learn! Maybe I'll use sunflower seeds next time!
I did take the time to go to "blog", type in "braid" in the search box, and I reviewed several of the blog posts on braiding. What a good reminder of some basic (and some unusual!) techniques! Thanks again!
Great to hear that our method worked so well for you! It really does feel nice to receive appreciation when you are baking for others.-Jon
March 26, 2013 at 1:06pm