NOTE: I am getting a lot of comments and seeing this photo popping up on other blogs about the suggestive shape of this bread. I SWEAR I didn't even realize it. My pure little mind didn't think that far when I was taking this picture. Or serving this bread to coworkers and wondering why they didn't comment on the awesome design of the bread. I'm surprised I didn't get fired. Needless to say, get your minds out of the gutter! Ok, Ok, you are right. It totally does. This bread is slightly NSFW. I need to put a censored sticker on it. Sigh.
I think I take the prize for the slowest bread baker out of all of Bread Baking Apprentice Bakers.
I'll just say that it is because I like to savor my bread baking experience thankyouverymuch.
So about two weeks ago, I savored this bread. And savored it some more. Because this bread is unreal. It deserves a CHALLAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAH times twelve. Light, yet rich, with delicious spices of cinnamon, nutmeg, allspice, honey, orange zest and cloves.
Now that is a bread that packs a punch.
This bread will definitely be making an appearance at my family's Christmas celebration this year. It reminds me of a panettone, but it is 1,000 times easier to make.
On a side note, I'd like to start taking all of those gorgeous photos of the process of making the bread, but I get too impatient. How do food bloggers do it? You see photos of the blogger kneading the bread, but who is taking the picture? Or, if the blogger is taking the picture, where are those extra hands coming from?
Get this book. Make some bread. Savor it. Take your time. Take pictures with multiple hands. Enjoy. Experience. Carbo-load. Do it.
Click here for a great walk-through of the bread making experience!
That bread looks amazing!!!
Posted by: Jamie | June 22, 2009 at 01:22 PM
Wow, the bread looks wonderful!
Posted by: Maria | June 22, 2009 at 02:11 PM
Hi Tessa,
Your bread looks lovely, and you're right, this bread is just packed full with flavors! How was your shaping experience? I just left mine to balloon into a nice round shape ;)
In terms of pictures, I have my camera close by to take shots of different stages in the baking process. It's a little messy but it works. Other options could be a camera/tripod set-up with your camera in self-timer mode, or having an 'assistant' to take the shots for you ;) I hope it helps!
Danielle
Posted by: Danielle | June 22, 2009 at 02:19 PM
Your christopsomos looks amazing! Great job. I really loved this bread too.
Posted by: Wendy | June 22, 2009 at 02:31 PM
It looks wonderful. I am planning on making it again at Christmas time and seeing your photo just makes my mouth water thinking about it all again. Yours is really beautiful!
Posted by: Kayte | June 22, 2009 at 02:53 PM
This looks heavenly!
Posted by: Eliana | June 22, 2009 at 02:54 PM
That looks great. The crust of the bread looks crisp. This is the first time I've heard of the christophomos. Awesome!
Posted by: jenn | June 22, 2009 at 02:58 PM
This looks almost as good as the photo in the book! Way to go!
I'm convinced a lot of food bloggers who take action shots have either a third hand or a helper. My helper is an eating helper, and I was born without a third hand, so not so many action shots.
Posted by: Leslie | June 22, 2009 at 03:33 PM
Geez, I'm still trying to make bagels - and look at this lovely creature you've posted! Positively glistening!
Posted by: Megan | June 22, 2009 at 03:57 PM
It looks beautiful, you have wonderful skill at picture taking. I bet it tastes delicious :]
(i can't leave here without mentioning that it may just be me, but the formation of the bread looks like something pretty naughty)
Posted by: frish | June 22, 2009 at 05:08 PM
Your bread looks beautiful! Lovely glazed surface.
Posted by: lisaiscooking | June 22, 2009 at 05:55 PM
The bread crust does look so amazing. We could eat that alone. The shine is entrancing!
Posted by: The Duo Dishes | June 22, 2009 at 07:39 PM
Good looking bread ! Would be perfect to eat some for breakfast in one of those chilly mornings we have down here...
Posted by: Vanille | June 22, 2009 at 09:04 PM
Wow. What a gorgeous bread! Love the shiny glaze, and the golden crust! I bet the house smelled AMAZING with that baking!
Posted by: Sophia | June 22, 2009 at 09:59 PM
Wow, great job. Looks delicious--I'm Greek and have yet to bake Christopsomo myself!
Posted by: maria | June 22, 2009 at 11:19 PM
Wow, this bread looks and sounds amazing!
Posted by: Natasha - 5 Star Foodie | June 23, 2009 at 12:27 AM
The picture reminds me of a certain manly bodypart. :D Looks delicious. :D
Posted by: Petra | June 23, 2009 at 02:15 AM
Beautiful bread!
Posted by: Lynne | June 23, 2009 at 07:25 AM
Truly gorgeous!! I'm going to check out the recipe in the book right now. :)
Posted by: Ashley | June 23, 2009 at 01:47 PM
PENIS BREAD!!!
Posted by: Plasma2002 | June 23, 2009 at 06:17 PM