Formula Eight: Challah Dough

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Preparation info
  • Yield:

    2 3

    • Difficulty

      Easy

    • Ready in

      4 hr

Appears in
Baking Artisan Bread: 10 Expert Formulas for Baking Better Bread at Home

By Ciril Hitz

Published 2008

  • About

Challah is a stunning braided bread that is certain to capture everyone’s attention as it is brought to the table to serve. Traditionally reserved for eating on the Sabbath, this historically Jewish bread is now enjoyed more liberally in the United States and is available every day of the week. There are many different ways to braid a challah loaf, ranging from the simple to more complex, with the more complicated versions used to commemorate special occasions.