For novice challah makers, the braid can seem like the hardest part of the bread recipe. Follow these simple steps to make a six-strand challah round. Scroll all the way down for a how-to video on the ...

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 ...

Aykroyd isn’t the only person who feels this way. The actor and former “Saturday Night Live” star is one of many fans of challah, the braided egg bread that has its roots in Jewish kitchens but also ...

Golden-brown, sesame seed-covered braided challah loaves sit on a wooden cutting board - Olga Mazyarkina/Getty Images The idea of baking sweet, eggy challah at home can be daunting. Jewish cooking ...

HOUSTON – With the High Jewish Holiday of Rosh Hashanah happening this weekend, many Houston-area families are planning a special menu where round challah bread will surely be part of it. Riana ...

Learn how to make Homemade Challah Bread. This easy-to-make version of the traditional Jewish bread is soft and sweet and perfect for eating plain or serving up as the most amazing french toast. _____ ...

Challah is traditionally baked on Fridays in Jewish households, and it symbolizes the start of the Sabbath, a time of rest. It's enriched with eggs and sweetened just enough to make an ordinary Friday ...

You don’t have to be Jewish to appreciate the wonderful pastries that are part of Rosh Hashanah The delicious rugelach and perfectly browned honey raisin challah will move you to a smile. The honey, ...

For the challah: Whisk together the lukewarm water, ½ teaspoon of the sugar and all the yeast in a liquid measuring cup. Cover tightly with plastic wrap; let stand for about 20 minutes, until a head ...