tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21995818.post6826533349725462585..comments2023-10-22T17:07:37.075-05:00Comments on breadbasketcase: Chocolate BabkaAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15187362927261194164noreply@blogger.comBlogger16125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21995818.post-41888898768104082742009-01-26T15:33:00.000-06:002009-01-26T15:33:00.000-06:00i understand about not wanting to test by thermome...i understand about not wanting to test by thermometer--it does leave a hole in the bread (although no one complained!). if you have someone to help you, one of you can carefully lift the bread out (using the edges of the parchment paper) while the other one taps the bottom. (that's what i did, since i was guessing that the bread might be ready at 180 degrees or so).<BR/><BR/>terriAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21995818.post-61261578301552083532009-01-22T19:58:00.000-06:002009-01-22T19:58:00.000-06:00Terri,Thanks for the info. I don't know why, but ...Terri,<BR/>Thanks for the info. I don't know why, but I've really been resistant to the idea of testing by thermometer, but I think it would really have been helpful with this bread.Mariehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13183158217378477758noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21995818.post-72941871545437853342009-01-22T16:47:00.000-06:002009-01-22T16:47:00.000-06:00de-lurking to thank you for posting this. it was ...de-lurking to thank you for posting this. it was as good as it looked! for future reference, my loaves came out of the oven at 180 and 182 degrees. the 180 degree loaf was a bit softer (and sank just a bit) just out of the oven, but was also a bit moister the second day.<BR/><BR/>terriAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21995818.post-36420869937659402152009-01-12T18:38:00.000-06:002009-01-12T18:38:00.000-06:00Bunny,It is, and you do. (I like your photo, by t...Bunny,<BR/>It is, and you do. (I like your photo, by the way).Mariehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13183158217378477758noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21995818.post-17777908819127102072009-01-11T21:12:00.000-06:002009-01-11T21:12:00.000-06:00This is decadent! I need to make this! Thank you...This is decadent! I need to make this! Thank you so much for posting this!Bunnyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08311071575728126903noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21995818.post-73805790920893065242009-01-11T20:23:00.000-06:002009-01-11T20:23:00.000-06:00ECL,See? I knew that the babka plan had best-sell...ECL,<BR/>See? I knew that the babka plan had best-seller written all over it. Too bad mine is all gone so I can't put the theory to the test again.Mariehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13183158217378477758noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21995818.post-84476064401405848232009-01-11T20:01:00.000-06:002009-01-11T20:01:00.000-06:00Wow that Chocolate Babka looks good. I remember s...Wow that Chocolate Babka looks good. I remember seeing Rose's on her blog and I almost made it right then and there. Nice to know that babka can help you lose weight! I'm totally trying the babka weight loss plan.evil cake ladyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09028488030328153196noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21995818.post-32850098082040536662009-01-11T18:25:00.000-06:002009-01-11T18:25:00.000-06:00Jini,When I make something that I love, I always h...Jini,<BR/>When I make something that I love, I always hope other people will try it, so go to it! I think a book called The Chocolate Babka Weight Loss Plan would be a best-seller, don't you?Mariehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13183158217378477758noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21995818.post-17431760799836570902009-01-11T14:07:00.000-06:002009-01-11T14:07:00.000-06:00oh my goodness marie. i think you've really done ...oh my goodness marie. i think you've really done it this time. this looks to be the most sinfully delicious to date. this may force to me indulge in baking. it certainly increases the appeal since you say it helped you lose weight! :)jinihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13274997124184312649noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21995818.post-65207492931439724082009-01-11T13:59:00.000-06:002009-01-11T13:59:00.000-06:00Laura,I am pleased to say that you don't gain weig...Laura,<BR/>I am pleased to say that you don't gain weight from looking at the picture. In fact, I've been trying to lose weight and have been completely off desserts; I've been at a weight plateau for the last few days. Yesterday I ate two pieces of babka and finally lost weight! So apparently it's an effective diet food. (I may not test this thesis too strongly, however).Mariehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13183158217378477758noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21995818.post-69691006043788124192009-01-11T10:46:00.000-06:002009-01-11T10:46:00.000-06:00WOW! That babka looks AMAZING! Both of them do, ac...WOW! That babka looks AMAZING! Both of them do, actually. I love the beautiful color. Is it possible to gain weight just looking at this? If so, you are in BIG trouble, Marie :-)<BR/><BR/>*waves*<BR/><BR/>A belated Happy New Year to everyone!<BR/><BR/>Laura NYCAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21995818.post-54164304322386539532009-01-11T10:21:00.000-06:002009-01-11T10:21:00.000-06:00Oriana, Yes! That was the most prevalent comment-...Oriana, <BR/>Yes! That was the most prevalent comment--"This is just like a chocolate croissant, only better because it's still warm!" At first I tried to explain why it wasn't croissant dough, but no one seemed interested, so I stopped talking.Mariehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13183158217378477758noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21995818.post-78626805999944585512009-01-11T10:18:00.000-06:002009-01-11T10:18:00.000-06:00Kaydee,Oh, do try it--as long as you're sure to ba...Kaydee,<BR/>Oh, do try it--as long as you're sure to bake it long enough, it's not that difficult. The open houses have been great--they're such a tradition now that the only way Jim and I could escape them is to move, and even then we might not be safe unless we moved to a different state.<BR/><BR/>Melinda,<BR/>You would love it! Rose does have a recipe on her web site, but this one looked easier. Now that I've tried this, I may try Rose's for comparision. I know that you like it when Jim is the hero of my posts, but I prefer him in the role of amiable klutz. My assigned role is the unreasonable martinet who barks out orders, so I think he actually has the better assignment.Mariehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13183158217378477758noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21995818.post-63927612070633204372009-01-11T10:14:00.000-06:002009-01-11T10:14:00.000-06:00Marie,I remember this babka well. I made it about...Marie,<BR/>I remember this babka well. I made it about one year ago and it is still memorable. I found the dough to be quite easy to work with even though it was quite soft. The babka was so tender and decadent with all that butter and the chocolate filling. Didn't it remind you of a great big chocolate croissant. I am sure it was quite a treat for all your friends.<BR/>Orianadoughadearhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18107772878761525846noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21995818.post-72881862046813293362009-01-11T04:03:00.000-06:002009-01-11T04:03:00.000-06:00Very nice! This looks like something I would like ...Very nice! This looks like something I would like to make. <BR/>I wonder why Rose doesn't have a recipe for Babka?<BR/>Poor ole' Jim. He does the right thing and still gets it wrong for being trustworthy and dependable.<BR/>Poor ole' Jim.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21995818.post-53163015304301174462009-01-10T22:54:00.000-06:002009-01-10T22:54:00.000-06:00OMG. I'm inspired. Looks delicious. And I love the...OMG. I'm inspired. Looks delicious. And I love the idea of an open house!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com