top of page
Search


Challah Baking Tip # 19 Clean up Promptly -
While cleanup is important after any recipe, it’s especially crucial with challah. Let’s be honest — the ingredients in challah dough are...

Best Dressed Bread
Jun 30, 20251 min read


Challah Baking Tip #18 What To Do with that Piece of Separated Challah?
Everyone seems to have a different minhag (custom) regarding what to do with the small piece of dough removed after reciting the ...

Best Dressed Bread
Jun 24, 20251 min read


Challah Baking Tip #17 Peek Before You Preheat!
Speaking of ovens. Make sure to ALWAYS open the oven door and check inside before preheating . You never know what you may have stashed...

Best Dressed Bread
May 27, 20251 min read


Challah Baking Tip #16 Never, Ever (ever!) Spray a Hot Oven Door
I learned this tip the hard (and expensive) way: Never, ever (ever) spray a hot oven door. We have all been there. You put your challahs...

Best Dressed Bread
May 20, 20251 min read


Challah Baking Tip #15 A BestDressedBread challah dough cover is a pretty reminder to 'Take חלה' before braiding!
Spread a BestDressedBread.com Challah Dough Cover (instead of a regular dishtowel) over your dough bowl while it rises on the kitchen...

Best Dressed Bread
May 13, 20251 min read


Challah Baking Tip #13 Parchment Paper is Your Best Friend.
Growing up, we always used aluminum foil for lining trays and such. My introduction to parchment paper came just a few years ago when a...

Best Dressed Bread
Feb 11, 20251 min read


Challah Baking Tip #12 Challah Toppings & Such
If your challah braids turn out well, you may choose to leave them unadorned. But, toppings are a delicious way to camouflage...

Best Dressed Bread
Jan 28, 20251 min read


Challah Baking Tip #11 Challahs with Beautiful Color & Shine
I have always admired the warm, chestnut color and extra shine on some people’s challahs. There are a few ways to achieve this almost...

Best Dressed Bread
Jan 28, 20251 min read


Seeing Double?
If you think that some items in out gallery are repeated you are right (almost). There are actually different customs regarding the exact...

Best Dressed Bread
Feb 25, 20191 min read


5 Star Water Challah Recipe
5 lb flour 5 cups warm water 4 Tablespoons yeast 1 1/2 cups sugar 1 1/4 cups oil 1 1/2 Tablespoons salt Optional: Egg for brushing...

Best Dressed Bread
Feb 18, 20191 min read
The Challah Dough Cover is Back!
We’ve updated and expanded our collection. You are sure to find a look that reflects your style perfectly. The Challah Dough Cover is...

Best Dressed Bread
Feb 17, 20191 min read
bottom of page
