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I decided to make a Challah loaf this September for Rosh Hashanah because I’ve always wanted to, and what better time than the present day quarantine reality! I did a lot of research before making this bread. A passive two weeks worth of research. I discovered different posts that discussed the best sheen results (egg was, vs aquafaba, vs honey and more [the egg wash looked the best, trust me]). I discovered it is important to get the first and second egg wash in all of the nooks and crannies to insure there is maximum color is added to the loaf. I also discovered it doesn’t matter if you use all-purpose or bread flour! After making this bread and being so successful the first time, I can promise you that you will be too. Just follow the recipe and you’ll knock it out of the park.

Basically’s Better Baking Challenge started around February and was a 10 week challenge that went through the beginning of quarantine. The idea of making an entire loaf of focaccia for just myself and my husband seemed silly (Now I know I could’ve frozen half for later). I finally found an excuse to make focaccia for a night at a friends house to add to a full cheese and snack board (don’t worry there were only 7 of us). Anyway, the bread was insanely easy to make, absolutely delicious, and I hope everyone tries it out at least once!