Making Challah, Dinner + Cleaning The Garden

Hey everyone! For today's video we're cleaning up the garden + cooking up a lovely supper for the whole fam. I hope you enjoy!
I’ve recently rediscovered my love for baking. 👩‍🍳
Fun fact: I met my husband @byrontalbott when I was in high school, and decided to take culinary classes at the local college. I was in baking 102 when we met. ☺️
Recipe-
3 1/4 cup unbleached, all-purpose flour
2 1/2 tsp dry active yeast
1 1/4 tsp kosher salt
3/4 cup room temperature water
1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
1/4 cup honey
2 whole eggs + 2 egg yolk
To a mixer with a hook attachment, add the dry ingredients: AP flour & kosher salt.
In a separate container, add honey to the room temperature water. Stir well. Add the yeast and cover for 15-20 minutes. This gives the yeast time to feed off the honey and activate.
Slowly add liquid until fully combined. Add olive oil and eggs to mixer and turn the mixer on medium to high. The dough should pull away from the bowl, feel sticky, and climb up the hook as it’s mixing.
Remove the dough (it should feel fairly sticky).. on a floured surface, gently roll doll into a ball and place in an oiled bowl. Cover and let rise till it’s doubled in size.
About 1 hour.
After it’s doubled in size, divide dough into three. Roll each piece and begin braiding. Cover and let rise for another hour. It should double in size. Once it’s doubled in size, take one egg yolk + teaspoon water, mix, and brush onto the top of the braided dough.
Preheat oven to 375 degrees and cook until golden brown. 🙏🏻
Tip: depending on where you live (humidity etc) you can always adjust the liquid so that your dough looks sticky and not dry. 👍🏻
For the braised chicken. I made enough for 6 people, so gauge ingredients accordingly. In a large pan, add olive oil and get the pan very hot. Add chicken and brown both sides till golden and crispy (it won't be fully cooked at this point internally.) Add salt + pepper. I added approx 3 tablespoons of tomato paste, sliced white onion, and let all of that cook together and caramelize (about 5-8 minutes). Add pomegranate vinegar, hefty splash of red wine, 1-2 tablespoons of honey + water to cover the chicken.
Use a pan that can be transferred to the oven, and let the chicken braise in the oven or on the stove for 1-2 hours. The chicken should pull off the bone easily. I made this dish with creamy mashed potatoes, side salad & challah.
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[@funnyastronomer1435]

I hope to settle down with a life like yours.

[@catmama54]

In this very stressful life your videos have such a peaceful tranquil vibe to them which I very much need as I try to avoid the news as much as possible these days

[@Slowlivinggirl89]

SAME

[@misstracey301]

My thoughts as well. Too much news is not good for us since life is so overwhelming right now. Rachel’s channel is such a soft spot to be for a few moments.🥰

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I don’t watch the news at all.

[@mimicaty2739]

Why you are try avoid the need?

[@laurengonzalez4892]

I love this! Working on your home, having the animals, family, great food 🥰

[@mimicaty2739]

Yes

[@brittanyr8118]

Love the “slower” pace of life. I know you guys are busy and it’s hard work for sure but I hope to one day have a home on a little piece of land and to be able to grow a beautiful garden

[@robyndismon394]

Absolutely LOVED your comment. I was thinking to myself that this video and others like it are quintessential examples of success. Hands down. Just saw a small plot of land I'd like to cultivate. Hope your dream of a home and garden cone true as well!

[@Slowlivinggirl89]

I adore your little family it makes me happy to see someone that bakes and gardens

[@jnicholexo]

I love these videos so much! You both have truly made such a beautiful life for yourselves. So inspiring 💛

[@mysterygirltx]

The video is worth watching for the cat alone!! Love!! ❤️

[@jlib7389]

I used to make challah every week for shabbat. im telling u, the texture of ur challah looks great. Good job

[@ellage7]

I always enjoy your vlogs especially the ones where you share your garden and the meals you make.

[@thedishwithmish]

Rachel, this video was excellent! Peaceful and relaxing, love 🥰💕

[@ania5038]

Looks like so much work that I both want to have something like that one day but also find it inconceivable for me lol I'll probably end up just having a mini garden like my mom hehe

[@Alyssa-ui7bf]

I’m obsessed with Challah! I have been wanting to make a homemade loaf for so long! This has inspired me to do so 😍

[@beulahbenjamin3598]

I don't think there's anything more comforting than homemade bread! LOVE these types of videos- garden and kitchen :)

[@anujusty8340]

I'm manifesting this for myself ❤️

[@lilla7070]

Hi from Hungary, East-Europe, where we named this type of dough "Kalács". 😊I recommend to you replace the water with milk, and use zest of a lemon with vanilla, this will be the sprinkle on the ice cream, trust me. 😋🍨

[@bobinagebobinage2052]

Hello How is it going. Are you coming home today? It's a great job

[@marisaveilleux8533]

Your videos bring me so much peace and joy Rachel🥰

[@RayRay-it5nn]

I love all your videos of your home and your garden 🪴 and your family ❤️

[@nanetteb2216]

so awesome! please keep sharing videos like this and we would love to hear all about the trip to France

[@racheltalbott]

Yes.. Byron is working with Taste Of France magazine, so he will have some content on his channel and instagram in the coming weeks.. kzbin.info

[@_anonymous_5943]

I love your videos so much they make me happy!

[@racheltalbott]

So happy you enjoy them! Thank you for watching!

[@clhatfield15]

One of our favorite breakfast spots does Challah French toast, so good!

[@teffyvargas5916]

Thay bread looks fabulous !

[@3v388]

Your videos inspire me to schedule "maintenance time" on my planner. 🤣 Living a beautiful home and a beautiful life takes time and effort for sure. ☺️🙏

[@maryw1778]

Thank you for sharing. The format of this video flows well and the voiceover was concise and informative. If you don't mind also sharing; how do you keep arms etc from getting sunburned while working in the garden? I'm live in So. Cal and closer to the beach, but feel my arms toasting just watering a few plants in the morning. . .and I'm not super fair either.

[@ivi122]

This is one of my favorite videos on your channel. I love watching you in your garden and baking, plus the rooster, my goodness love him. It reminds me of growing up in Puerto Rico until the age of 16. My grandmother had chickens and roosters

[@vimteknas]

This is what makes your videos so authentic because they actually are 👏👏👏🤗

[@tovameguira6381]

Wow challah!! Is it a tradition or anything? So so good right? 🤩. And omg the vegetables look amazing!

[@nancymccarthy4297]

What a lovely loaf of bread. So love seeing your animals. 😊

[@debbiemorgan6701]

Thank you for sharing.

[@Laura-hf4ex]

Looks like it was a great day. Thanks for taking the time to share it with us!

[@natalyvaldezberthet]

Love this kind of life. Earth is magic for sure ❣ all that produce. It is all we need. Delicious food as well and a beautiful family. Blessings for all ❣❣❣

[@tasneemmohammed1653]

This is a lot of work but dng it wid love and including ur family makes it all worth

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Really appreciate your efforts. I hope to get to see more videos. Lots of love. ♥

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I love your videos so much! They are so calming!

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Love the vibes from your video

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Life goals! That recipe looks delicious 🤤

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So simple, but beautiful!)

[@emilydevenish2697]

Love this!! I always enjoy seeing what you cook. It inspires me and gives me ideas 😊

[@Rosemary66666]

Shalom!! ❤️

[@ShakiraKGardner]

You all really have a harvest!!!🎃🍆🌶🥔🥒 loved the vlog!!!

[@CitrouilleCitron]

Your bread looks sooooo good ! I'll try the recipe. Thanks ! Love from France ❤️

[@thefashionista31]

love your videos! Your family is beautiful. I hope to be a awesome mom like you one day

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Que bonita familia trabajando en equipo dios los bendiga 🌻🌻🌾🐈‍⬛

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Thanks for sharing! I just heard a part of your song Gone …and I already think it’s a country hit! Keep it up! I hope you have someone who can market it really well for you…if not I can! Just a suggestion… you and the kids should go meet (surprise him) your hubby in France on his last day there for work. Then stay there as a family for a few days to a week (whatever works for your budget ) site seeing and taking in all the culture. Kids can do their homework there (tell the teacher to give their work ahead of time) and get some international exposure (practice some French, see Eiffel Tower or Louvre, bike ride in the country side, eat authentic French cuisine, etc). It would be an amazing family memory! 😀

[@racheltalbott]

aww I wish. We couldn't make it out as a family this time, but we definitely want to go to France together soon.. Byron is working with Taste Of France magazine and he will be home on Friday.. This is an amazing opportunity for him and I'm so excited he gets to do it --even if I can't be there. ps. do you work in music PR? =)

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Find joy in the journey.

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Tips and tricks when it comes to gardening? Or for beginners like me. Thank you! My mini and simple pots with Tomato plants always dies.

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J’adore vraiment votre façon de vivre que Dieu vous bénisse 💋de France 🇫🇷

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I love your cat! It seems really sweet! Glad I found your videos again!

[@racheltalbott]

She's a sweetheart.. Thanks for watching!

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Hope your husband stays safe in France 🙏 Love from Colorado 🍁🧡

[@racheltalbott]

Me too! Thank you for the prayers. So far he's having a great trip and will be home on Friday. I miss him a lot, but this is such a great opportunity for him, and we plan to go back together ASAP. =)

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You have a perfect house, garden and family 😍

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Your videos inspire me so much😊☕

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Hi Rachel 👋 can you show how you store the harvest?

[@amandaoldakowski2263]

Was wondering where you got your cutting board!? Love how oversized and the small handles on the side. I've been searching for one just like this?? 😀

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At first i thought you were making tsourekki -a brioche bread. Then i read the title! Ha it's a small world!

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Lovely 🧡

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[@lulaenparis]

I planted some veggies and only got one tomato :( I plantee broccoli, endives, Swiss chard and more

[@rebecacristian6155]

I planted about 20 seeds or so of beetroot and I got only ONE as well. It did not go as planned and I was a little sad about it too. So, I understand how you feel. But I have learned that I should water them more often and put more seeds next time :). I just wanted to share this with you. Wish you all the best!!!

[@Rodriguezfam7]

Wow the food looks soooo good 🤤 You inspire me to make challah I’m going to make it one day 🙏🏼

[@IvanaMarketin]

Here's an idea for your canning plans... maybe you can make your own tomato paste🤗

[@racheltalbott]

great idea!

[@mimicaty2739]

Aubergine very nice

[@rachelruiz8399]

HI 👋 RACHEL I LOVE ❤️ ALL THE FRESH VEGETABLES 🌶 🌽🍅FROM YOUR GARDEN 🪴 👍 AND YOUR DINNER 🥘 🥗🥖YUMMY 😋

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More cooking and bakingvideos! Plss!

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Yep that's the life 4 me xxx

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💛💛💛

[@jcanswers]

You could eat the smaller squash leaves it’s delicious

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I would love to see some preserving videos, 😍

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Is that a Russian Blue kitty? Stunning 🤩

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You are so Amazing you try to every thing

[@annafeniks]

❤️

[@desireenevarez9955]

Hi do those gloves help with handling hay?

[@racheltalbott]

yup. they should.

[@nurishbotanicals9976]

In Louisiana we call that smothered chicken lol...

[@Rachel-ks5zn]

Love your videos so much! Where is your sun hat from in this video? I need it 😍

[@racheltalbott]

Hemlock! They are great hats!

[@deekshasharma6269]

Please share vedios about your routines

[@manjitkaur7623]

Omg you look exactly like yr mom!!!

[@mags7815]

challah 😆

[@dianad8491]

Ask your mom about chorek!!

[@cindyapple531]

Wondering why don’t you turn the garden over to compost? I know you guys are always making a compost pile. Also haven’t seen the white hen in a minute hope she’s ok. Challah rising…thx

[@racheltalbott]

We will turn everything over to the compost.. =) She's good. She's back with the other hens now.

[@visishtaglorymarina8884]

Hi Rachael

[@Kholte]

The challah made me wonder if you have Jewish heritage? You've always looked Jewish to me (that's a compliment!) & I know you have a Hebrew tattoo. I'm a Jewish Christian.

[@kayleedorney9257]

I thought it super cool that she made the challah near Yom Teruah. Maybe it was for that dinner? 🤔 but I don't think she celebrates it, as she does Easter. I thought this video was the perfect start of the fall feasts! Also, ironic that she was cleaning the garden before Yom Teruah, start of the new year/ start of a Shmita year. 😁 Shalom!

[@mimicaty2739]

Jewish Christian really??

[@fionaokeefe1906]

@@mimicaty2739 Jews carry the Old Testament and the Tanakh Talmud and Torah and Christians have the Bible and the two faiths are not the same! However maybe Katrina comes from a family where one parent was Jewish and the other Christian because that does happen sometimes! However I believe Rachel is of Armenian heritage❤️

[@ronjaquick7865]

I cannot Unterstand how you can love your own chicken while eat other chicken ☹️

[@michelleschweizer9000]

Is the striped kitty still around?

[@racheltalbott]

I bring my cats in at night, and one afternoon I couldn't find Blu anywhere. I looked for hours and never saw him again. =( absolutely heartbreaking. I loved him.

[@michelleschweizer9000]

@@racheltalbott I’m so sorry, same thing happened to my kitty, during the day.

[@shternasarahshulevitz6533]

Are you Jewish? If not what inspired you to make challa and call it challa

[@tehilaelishaev]

Are you Jewish?

[@kayleedorney9257]

I thought this video amazingly appropriate starting the fall feasts! Also, ironic that she was cleaning the garden before Yom Teruah, start of the new year/ start of a Shmita year. 😁

[@trenaoquinn753]

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