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Challah recipes
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Recipes for challah, braided Jewish egg bread served on the Sabbath and holidays.

Challah with Foccaccia variation
Includes variations for making a challah big enough for a wedding, as well as for a focaccia-like challah covered in caramelized onions. Detailed instructions on proofing yeast are helpful for beginning bread-bakers.

Challah with Saffron
This classic double-decker challah recipe makes use of yellow food coloring or saffron to give the loaf its traditional golden look.

Raisin Challah
The addition of raisins enlivens this challah recipe, which uses honey rather than sugar as a sweetener.

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