Challah

So I’m no bread expert, but I’ve used this challah recipe a half dozen times, always with no issue/great success. The dough has been sitting abou 2.5 hrs and has definitely not doubled. Pictured...

I consider myself a pretty good baker. But every time I try to make this recipe it doesn't rise. At all. Is my kitchen too cold? Does the water need to be at a certain temperature? Do I need to pro...

Hi all, I'm making challah Sunday for Rosh Hashanah - I love this fig, olive oil, and sea salt challah from SK but wonder if anyone has one I should make? Plain or otherwise? THANKS!

Should I pack in carry on or checked bag? How to protect them from getting crushed? It's braided challah. Should I freeze them?

I'm on vacation this week so I'm baking challah. Recipe says to let dough rise for an hour. Can I let it rise overnight in my fridge? I'd rather sleep and bake in the am. Thoughts?

I used to have a recipe clipped from a magazine like Good Housekeeping for a challah recipe that included nonfat dry milk powder and an overnight proof in the fridge -- for the life of me, I can't ...

Where is the best bakery for Challah in Manhattan? thanks

A bad cold, not enough time, you know the story...So, can I use some challah dough I have in the freezer to make egg noodles for my chicken soup? The doughs for challah and egg noodles are probabl...

With Cavallaro's abrupt closing last month I am at a loss as to where I might find the best Challah and Rye Bread in Montreal? I've tried Rosemount Rye and Strictly Kosher Challah and they just don...

by seal 5 years ago

Have to bring one to dinner Sunday the 13th and I was wondering if anyone had any suggestions for the best in Monmouth. Somebody suggested Bagel World but I'm not sure which one or if they can be t...

by arielleeve 5 years ago

I'm in the process of making challah -- already mixed the dough and now it is in the bowl for the first rise. Realized after I mixed it that I accidentally used cold instead of warm water (dumb, du...

I'm using this recipe: http://cooking.nytimes.com/recipes/6697-my-favorite-challah It calls for an hour rise, then punch down before another 30 min. The bread is then shaped and let to rise for ...

Over the last several years I've been perfecting my crouton technique. I'm a great lover of excellent croutons and here's what I've discovered (I'd love your tricks/input as well): Must be made ...

I just moved here from skokie, IL and need help finding a good jewish deli/grocery. where can i get my weekly challah needs and the occassional holiday stuff fulfilled (hamantashen, gefilte fish, ...

by LulusMom 6 years ago

I've probably been right next to it a million times, but I can't recall seeing challah. Does anyone know if someone in the Chapel Hill/Carrboro area carries it on a regular basis, or certain days? ...

by Nikki NYC 6 years ago

I bake challah from scratch and everything I know I learned from the internet. I have a few questions and I'm hoping someone in Chowland has some answers! 1. Is there some test that indicates th...