Challah, that braided Jewish bread that’s eaten during Shabbat and holidays. Its popularity has grown so much that it’s offered in bakeries around the world.
Challah is a rich dough and a gorgeous one at that. You’ll need a bit of practice to get the braiding just right, but the results are so worth it. Plus, not only is challah great on its own, but it’s a fantastic bread to use in recipes like French toast, stuffing and more.
1. Classic challah bread recipe
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Start by baking up classic challah bread, and get the hang of how to braid the traditional way.
2. Simple whole-wheat challah bread recipe
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This simple whole-wheat challah bread adds a splash of health with the addition of the whole-wheat flour. It’s hearty and perfect when buttered up.
3. Apple-honey challah recipe
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Apples and honey are key seasonal ingredients in the fall and winter, thus this loaf of apple-honey challah is the perfect one to bake up this weekend.
4. Pumpkin challah recipe
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Use up that last bit of pumpkin puree by baking this pumpkin challah for the holidays.
5. No-knead challah recipe
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We’re loving the simple technique in this no-knead challah — perfect for those novice bakers.
6. Savory tomato-stuffed challah bread recipe
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How gorgeous is this savory tomato-stuffed challah bread? We love a savory twist on a traditional recipe.
7. Rainbow challah bread recipe
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This rainbow challah bread would be a fun project for the kids this weekend — so colorful and fun to braid.
8. Honey challah recipe
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Lightly sweeten your challah, and you’ll have this honey challah, a great bread to eat as is or to use in baked goods like bread pudding.
9. Bamboo charcoal challah bread recipe
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This unique loaf of bamboo charcoal challah bread contains ground charcoal — an interesting addition used in Asian baking but not so much in American baking. Charcoal is known for its purifying properties, thus making it a healthy addition.
10. Brown sugar cinnamon swirl challah recipe
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This sweet brown sugar cinnamon swirl challah loaf is gorgeous, and it would also be fantastic if you added more warm spices to it, like cloves or cardamom.
11. Pomegranate-beet challah recipe
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How gorgeous and colorful is this pomegranate-beet challah bread? The tiny jewel-like seeds and the earthy beet puree add a lovely deep red hue to this loaf.
12. Fig, olive oil and sea salt challah recipe
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The combination of ingredients in this fig, olive oil and sea salt challah makes for a sweet and salty bite.
13. Poppy-sesame seed challah recipe
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The tiny seeds in this poppy-sesame seed challah not only add great flavor but also a lovely texture.
14. Egyptian sesame challah recipe
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Serve this Egyptian sesame challah drizzled with fresh honey for a traditional bite.
15. Challah pretzels recipe
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Instead of braiding, twist and make your dough into challah pretzels.
16. Challah French toast with roasted apricots, vanilla mascarpone and toasted almonds recipe
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Have some leftover challah? Re-create this challah French toast with roasted apricots, vanilla mascarpone and toasted almonds, great for brunch or special breakfast events during the holidays.
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