Challah

This traditional Jewish egg bread is usually made in a 3-string braid when served at the Sabbath but is formed into other braids for specific holidays. The large quantity of eggs in the dough provides richness, high volume, and a long shelf life. It also gives the bread a pleasant golden color. Challah dough can be shaped following the instructions given for any of the braids described in the recipe for Braided White Bread, but keep in mind that it will ri