Fiction, Food, Faith and everything in-between

According to https://www.cuisinefiend.com/643/kubaneh 'Kubaneh is Yemeni Jewish bread which tastes almost like croissants.......Jewish breads are usually excellent but kubaneh, traditionally baked slowly overnight by Yemenite Jews, is outstanding. And the article is right! This is such a beautiful bread. It simply melts on the tongue. The Nigella seeds give the bread a savory flavour but the best part is that this bread is just so deliciously buttery.  This bread is traditionally baked overnight and eaten on the Sabbath. I can see why. It is simply a bread from heaven for sharing with others.

There is something so comforting about teacakes. I like eating them for breakfast but they are really great at anytime. Today I decided to tackle the teacake recipe in my Paul Hollywood How to Bake book.  I think this recipe is very timely. Today is rainy, damp and a bit chilly. The sun was here quite briefly today but the sky has been overcast and dull all day. The heavens opened just as my teacakes finished baking. Very timely for a nice cup of tea.  It is also cozy and comforting because my home smells of baking, of cinnamon and warmth. I now know what to do on rainy days. Bake teacakes!

This was great fun to make. The Brioche tastes lovely and buttery although it has a slight crust.  I wanted it to be soft and bouncy on the outside instead of crusty but this hasn't affected the tasts. It tastes wonderful. I gave my son a little to taste and a few minutes later he put the kettle on because it is the kind of bread that needs a nice cup of tea. I am going to try and make Brioche with different flavours. Paul Hollywood (the baking maestro has a recipie for Brioche with Brie and Brie is my favourite cheese so this is a match made in heave for me. It is such good fun to try out different recipes. Last week I made a Honey and Saffron loaf. Apparently Saffron is more expensive than gold. I have used Saffron in tagines, stews, fish and Moroccan cookery and now also in bread. It certainly gave the bread an amazing flavour. Honey and Saffron Loaf Paul Hollywood's book - How to Bake. It has been an excellent investmen for me. This is the picture sh...