Saturday mornings were usually challah French toast mornings in my house growing up. My dad would take any leftover challah from Shabbat dinner the night before and put it to good use. His recipe is ...

Challah, like most bread, is fairly straightforward — flour, yeast, water, eggs, and maybe a few other ingredients, depending on your recipe. But as we’ve seen with the recent trend for fancily ...

In the year 70, the Roman Empire destroyed what was known as the Second Temple in Jerusalem and, with that, the ability of the Jewish people to continue their hallowed sacrificial system. So, the ...

Note: Challah French toast is an iconic dish that uses up leftover challah after a Friday night Shabbat dinner. Challah lasts awhile, and this recipe works no matter how dry and stale the loaf has ...

There’s no better way to celebrate Rosh Hashanah than with a warm, golden loaf of freshly baked challah. This slightly sweet, egg-enriched bread isn’t just delicious—it’s deeply tied to Jewish ...

Instructions: In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the whisk attachment, mix the warm water and 2 tablespoons of the sugar to dissolve, then sprinkle the yeast over the top. Let stand until foamy, ...

Brushed with a honeyed egg wash and formed into a circle after braiding, this challah is perfect for Rosh Hashanah. Serve it with honey for dipping. In a medium bowl, or in the bowl of a stand mixer, ...

Make almond syrup: In a small saucepan, combine ingredients. Bring to a boil, stirring occasionally with a whisk, over medium heat. Off heat, whisk again to make sure it’s well combined and let cool ...

This simple, satisfying baking project, perfect for Mother’s Day (or just for yourself), is cause enough to celebrate. After several weeks of hospitalization (unrelated to Covid-19), my mother is back ...