Challah is a traditional Jewish bread, often eaten on ceremonial occasions such as Shabbat and major Jewish holidays. The exact origins of challah are debated, but it is commonly thought to have originated in the Middle East and later gained popularity among Jewish communities in Europe.

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Homemade Challah Bread: A Versatile Family Favorite

I love making bread for many reasons. It’s rewarding to create something fresh from scratch that I can feel good about feeding to my family. Homemade bread tastes better and is less processed compared to store-bought bread. Nothing beats that first bite into a fresh, hot piece of bread. Challah bread ranks high among my favorite types of bread. It’s beautiful when braided, light and airy, and has a delightful flavor from the combination of honey and farm-fresh eggs. It’s great to serve with any meal and is quite versatile. It can be made as a dinner bread or transformed into a dessert with the addition of raisins and cinnamon to the batter. Friends from our homeschool group recently gathered to make Challah as part of a unity study on Israel. You can read more about it here: Israel: An Immersive Unity Study. The most recent batch I prepared was alongside our Christmas dinner. But I know you’re here for the recipe. So, without further ado, below I’ve included the recipe card and a video of the process of making Challah. Enjoy!