My Challah is bland
I have recently started experimenting with baking breads: beer bread, focaccia, and most recently - challah.
Problem: my challah came out rather bland. The recipe I used called for:
20 gram dry yeast
540 ml warm water
50 gram sugar
1 kg flour
60 ml oil
1 tbsp salt
(also 1 egg, 1 tsp sugar, 1/4 tsp salt for eggwashing, and sesame seeds on top)
The challahs have risen nicely, I like the texture, the colour, the shape, but it tastes bland. I wonder how I could remedy that.
Would replacing half the water with milk produce a richer flavour? Or should I try something else?
Best Answer
Challah bread normally has a couple eggs in the dough, partly for flavor. If you're making a sweet challah, such as cinnamon twist challah, it may have milk in the dough as well (plus cinnamon, of course!).
Challah with no eggs is, generally, rather bland. I suggest making French Toast with what you have.
Pictures about "My Challah is bland"
Quick Answer about "My Challah is bland"
Challah bread normally has a couple eggs in the dough, partly for flavor. If you're making a sweet challah, such as cinnamon twist challah, it may have milk in the dough as well (plus cinnamon, of course!). Challah with no eggs is, generally, rather bland. I suggest making French Toast with what you have.Why is my homemade bread tasteless?
Bland bread comes from either too little salt or a rushed rising stage. When the dough rises, fermentation adds flavor. The longer it can rise without over fermenting, the more complex the flavor will be. Slowing down the rise will make tastier bread.How can I add flavor to my bread?
Fat. If you're looking to ramp up the taste of your favorite bread recipe, we recommend adding a bit of fat. A fat like butter, olive oil or coconut oil in small quantities will help your bread achieve a higher rise and it will also boost its flavor by tenfold.How can I make my challah more moist?
Keep folding the dough into itself until the flour is worked into the dough. If the dough feels too dry or crumbly, a little bit of oil works wonders to bring moisture and pliability back. Spray your workspace with cooking spray as well.What is challah supposed to taste like?
What does Challah bread taste like? The taste is very similar to a brioche bread. The texture is rich and spongy from the egg yolks, with a little tang from the honey. The best way to put it \u2013 it's a little soft, a little sweet, and a whole lot of delicious!Oh No! I forgot to put it my Challah!
Sources: Stack Exchange - This article follows the attribution requirements of Stack Exchange and is licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0.
Images: Pixabay, Ksenia Chernaya, cottonbro, cottonbro