tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4266872874974682049.post8076939536964535153..comments2024-03-13T11:24:06.900+01:00Comments on Saffron & Blueberry: Norwegian Coffee Cake: A Yeast-Averse StoryHildahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13631513706872641622noreply@blogger.comBlogger23125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4266872874974682049.post-77715494234908952642010-03-13T02:39:16.228+01:002010-03-13T02:39:16.228+01:00Grandma used to bake this but used dried fruit (ci...Grandma used to bake this but used dried fruit (citron)not chocolate at Christmas. It is called Julebra. We'd always have any leftover Julebra toasted with melted Gjetoast for Christmas morning breakfast. Ahhh, I can smell the fresh coffee, the cardamom and the yeasty bread smell now via your photos.kippyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11715389823789274487noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4266872874974682049.post-70331917788291044022010-02-17T21:30:53.113+01:002010-02-17T21:30:53.113+01:00That looks a stunning loaf of bread. Again, I'...That looks a stunning loaf of bread. Again, I'll repeat - I ♥ the flavours. Warm, spicy and comforting...perfect for any snowy day!Kitchen Butterflyhttp://www.kitchenbutterfly.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4266872874974682049.post-51592629204018853302010-02-16T21:40:58.733+01:002010-02-16T21:40:58.733+01:00norwegian - and i am late for this? oh no. i am en...norwegian - and i am late for this? oh no. i am enjoying venturing into the world of bread baking too. this looks pretty good to me but I guess anything norwegian would lol!Meeta K. Wolffhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05431777565420421364noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4266872874974682049.post-23525476344099719742010-02-12T14:24:06.163+01:002010-02-12T14:24:06.163+01:00Hmmm, bread is a bit like the Final Frontier for m...Hmmm, bread is a bit like the Final Frontier for me. It's a combination of being vaguely nervous of yeast and not being huge consumers of bread in our house, so I imagine my efforts languishing and going stale. Well done yo uon conquering your aversion - and yes, Deeba and Jamie's baking is inspirational, if slightly intimidating ;-)Jeanne @ Cooksister!http://www.cooksister.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4266872874974682049.post-44225850312318461692010-02-08T20:23:18.827+01:002010-02-08T20:23:18.827+01:00Not only you make bread but you make bread with a ...Not only you make bread but you make bread with a *sponge*?! For a yeast hater I think you should receive a medal. <br />And way to go, little miss I've-got-stars-on-my-cuff :)Colloquial Cookhttp://colloquialcooking.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4266872874974682049.post-11806638351981274372010-02-06T03:07:21.902+01:002010-02-06T03:07:21.902+01:00This sounds heavenly. I've spotted the Tassaja...This sounds heavenly. I've spotted the Tassajara Bread Book on a number of occasions at my independent bookstore. I might have to try this first and then invest :) Glad to have discovered your blog!Kaseyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05641448576726538534noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4266872874974682049.post-58113347297612775222010-02-06T01:03:27.165+01:002010-02-06T01:03:27.165+01:00Thank you everyone for your very kind comments!
Ho...Thank you everyone for your very kind comments!<br />Honestly, cross my heart I really was not a big fan of making bread until Jamie's chocolate and meringue coffee cake started the ball rolling, but I think with this one I may get totally into it. We shall see. <br /><br /><b>Sarah (Maison Cupcake):</b> I'm told you can freeze your yeast to keep it good longer, so I have to see if that may help me get through a whole pack. <br /><br /><b>Mowie:</b> Really? Do we need to get B to be more appreciative? He does comment on your posts. A. doesn't comment on mine, but then again he's just happy to eat the food so maybe that's sufficient yes? ;) <br /><br /><b>Bria:</b> In spite of its unreasonable size, we did eat almost all of it in one day. Maybe I shouldn't have admitted that.<br /><br /><b>ap260:</b> Are you saying I need to ask the Tassajara Bread Book people for a commission? ;)Hildahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13631513706872641622noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4266872874974682049.post-19339901358794244542010-02-05T23:26:19.202+01:002010-02-05T23:26:19.202+01:00The picture of the bread book looked so intriguing...The picture of the bread book looked so intriguing that I absolutely had to buy this book!ap260http://ap269.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4266872874974682049.post-4240668353475745752010-02-05T21:25:56.491+01:002010-02-05T21:25:56.491+01:00What a fabulous loaf of YEAST bread you produced! ...What a fabulous loaf of YEAST bread you produced! It looks utterly delicious. I know just what you mean about being yeast averse. I am working to overcome my aversion this year, and your story inspires!Janehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09530631702237541328noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4266872874974682049.post-45173202758746186302010-02-05T03:19:05.332+01:002010-02-05T03:19:05.332+01:00Cardamom and Valrhona chocolate? I'm IN. It lo...Cardamom and Valrhona chocolate? I'm IN. It looks gorgeous and delicious. Nice work. I totally get your hesitation to bake bread. I hesitate for some of the same reasons you did. Oh, and the fact that it's all too easy to eat is all in one night ;-)Bria @ West of Persiahttp://www.westofpersia.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4266872874974682049.post-6393140627627019612010-02-05T01:55:32.691+01:002010-02-05T01:55:32.691+01:00Oh, what a huge and delicious looking bread! :) An...Oh, what a huge and delicious looking bread! :) And the fact that Baby Saffron liked it makes it even more special! I don't like the yeasty flavour in bread either. I've only ever made two breads and there was always the yeasty flavour! :( You did a wonderful job.Sari @ Cook Your Dreamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06469242249544167945noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4266872874974682049.post-30880325048185298102010-02-04T04:18:26.674+01:002010-02-04T04:18:26.674+01:00Wow looks fantastic...n u dont like baking bread??...Wow looks fantastic...n u dont like baking bread??? This is great stuff.Looking forward to more of these:)Ninahttp://thefoodielovers.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4266872874974682049.post-1389812513953284692010-02-03T20:14:40.205+01:002010-02-03T20:14:40.205+01:00so GORGEOUS!! love the cardamom. and of course, ...so GORGEOUS!! love the cardamom. and of course, the chocolate.my spatulahttp://kissmyspatula.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4266872874974682049.post-85775859147329491492010-02-02T20:59:54.312+01:002010-02-02T20:59:54.312+01:00Hilda my love, that bread looks and sounds divine....Hilda my love, that bread looks and sounds divine. And what more could you want other than darling papoose going mmmm to everything you make. B could learn a thing or two from her =)Mowie @ Mowielicioushttp://www.mowielicious.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4266872874974682049.post-4556478890138525402010-02-02T17:06:04.483+01:002010-02-02T17:06:04.483+01:00I am so impressed. :-) Beautiful breads make my he...I am so impressed. :-) Beautiful breads make my heart happy and cardamom is a flavor favorite. Wonderful job! I can almost smell it from here.Rambling Tarthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06615148443032981296noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4266872874974682049.post-58061903216287269872010-02-02T11:59:49.122+01:002010-02-02T11:59:49.122+01:00Always happy to take the blame for good things in ...Always happy to take the blame for good things in life! GORGEOUS Hilda... if we were the devilish catalysts for this yummy goodness, Jamie & moi, then you will be pushed into more adventures in future. How sweet that papoose enjoyed it...music to my ears!! I love the flavours. *sigh* another book on my WANT list!!Deeba PABhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05527333008494519621noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4266872874974682049.post-6430534207170293872010-02-02T11:52:44.564+01:002010-02-02T11:52:44.564+01:00Looks great, I sit on my yeast for god knows how l...Looks great, I sit on my yeast for god knows how long too. I always end up buying new yeast whenever I bake stuff that needs it as I don't want to risk it not working. Then it's ages til I use it again and the rest gets thrown away. This year will be difference I am promising myself! Have not managed to do the bread baking day in time but will be doing the Bread and Chocolate mingle also hosted by Jamie.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14509940451345540183noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4266872874974682049.post-2254453163101457302010-02-02T11:51:09.513+01:002010-02-02T11:51:09.513+01:00Hilda,what a GORGEOUS bread, and you said you don&...Hilda,what a GORGEOUS bread, and you said you don't like making bread? Don't deprive us of such exquisite creations !sunitahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09176577177334401747noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4266872874974682049.post-72738445803956084772010-02-02T08:37:12.866+01:002010-02-02T08:37:12.866+01:00Ha ha ha! I am thrilled that I could be the cataly...Ha ha ha! I am thrilled that I could be the catalyst (along with my twin sistah Deeba!) in this yeast-baking adventure, this new-found passion for yeast (yes, that will come in time). This is really one stunningly perfect bread no matter which way you look at it: the flavors, the gorgeous braid and the fact that Baby Saffron loved it! Thank you so much for baking this for my BBD Birthday Party! What a wonderful addition to the buffet table! ((hugs))Jamiehttp://lifesafeast.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4266872874974682049.post-32641988590900705922010-02-02T08:13:43.377+01:002010-02-02T08:13:43.377+01:00i was waiting to see that huge mama bread you were...i was waiting to see that huge mama bread you were tweeting about - and here it is! just as tempting (and huge) - and if you can believe this, i'm *still* trying to beam myself over to your place to tear off my very own piece. and perhaps help you with the bread pudding. but i'm sticking to the pain perdu idea. isn't that one of the hubby's specialties?? mmm, just imagine...<br /><br />loved reading this post, as always. and i had to giggle, because i too have always been quite daunted by... yeast! but i think you found the key here - not only do i adore challah, but helloooo Valrhona! :)Kerrin @ MyKugelhopfhttp://mykugelhopf.chnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4266872874974682049.post-91429610519077267882010-02-02T05:53:09.003+01:002010-02-02T05:53:09.003+01:00papoose handpapoose handkristinahttp://kristinagill.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4266872874974682049.post-41451546062941866372010-02-02T05:25:47.063+01:002010-02-02T05:25:47.063+01:00awww!!! so cute that baby Saffron approved :))
l...awww!!! so cute that baby Saffron approved :)) <br /><br />love the braiding on the bread!Asha @ FSKhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09041609576089749084noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4266872874974682049.post-42226220008768210862010-02-02T01:42:28.745+01:002010-02-02T01:42:28.745+01:00it's a wonderful combination- chocolate, orang...it's a wonderful combination- chocolate, orange and cardamom. i love how you write, 'i had a bar of Valrhona I needed to use', i would have eaten it whole! you say you dont make bread, but this is a beauty. wispy, pillowy and beautifully glazed.Shttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14316092310251306421noreply@blogger.com