Challah

Challah, the twisted bread for Shabbat and special holidays and occasions, is very special. Try making it yourself.

Now with breadmakers as a household appliance it is so easy to make the dough. There are lots of recipes available for egg bread... experiment to find your favorite.

"Taking Challah" Once you braid the challah, pinch off a small piece and bake it in the oven with the bread. This symbolized the bread given to the High Priests in the days of the Temple in Jerusalem. Today it should symbolize giving part of what we have to those who are hungry.

For special happy occasions put candies on top of the challah or add chocolate chips inside to add sweetness to the event.

A great book to get is: Chocolate Chip Challah by Lisa Rauchwerger - good recipies and information about Jewish traditions too.


more info at: http://www.lisarauchwerger.com/news.asp

Cover the challah before it is blessed. Some say this is so the challah won't be embarrassed by being the last to be blessed.
What do you think is the bigger meaning of this?

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