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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...

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Jun 301 min read
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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 ...

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Jun 241 min read
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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...

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May 271 min read
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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...

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May 201 min read
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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...

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May 131 min read
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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...

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Feb 111 min read
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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...

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Jan 281 min read
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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...

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Jan 281 min read
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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...

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Feb 25, 20191 min read
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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...

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Feb 18, 20191 min read
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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...

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Feb 17, 20191 min read
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