HOUSTON – With the High Jewish Holiday of Rosh Hashanah happening this weekend, many Houston-area families are planning a special menu where round challah bread will surely be part of it. Riana ...

With the High Jewish Holiday of Rosh Hashanah happening this weekend, many Houston-area families are planning a special menu where round challah bread will surely be part of it. Riana Sherman, ...

Rosh Hashanah is the Jewish New Year, one of the most important holidays for worship and celebration. These feats involve many delicious traditional dishes that often symbolize stories surrounding the ...

There’s no better way to celebrate Rosh Hashanah than with a warm, golden loaf of freshly baked challah. This slightly sweet, egg-enriched bread isn’t just delicious—it’s deeply tied to Jewish ...

Coat a large mixing bowl lightly with vegetable oil. Place dough in the bowl; lightly oil the surface of the dough. Cover with a clean kitchen towel. Place in prepared oven and let rise until double ...

While many enjoy challah year-round, it’s a special part of the Rosh Hashanah celebration. We dip pieces of round challah, and apples, in honey for a sweet new year. “This holiday challah was inspired ...

Challah comes in many forms, and when preparing for Rosh Hashanah, Jewish cooks often follow the custom of their ancestors by adding raisins to their golden round holiday loaves. The practice ...

I was the kind of kid who rushed out to buy round corn chips and orange Gatorade and square-pan pizzas. Any food with the bold word NEW! on the label sang to me. I wasn’t dumb. I knew that ...

Just about every Friday, on the eve of Shabbat, I make challah, the Jewish enriched, braided bread. I make it so often, the process has become a kitchen dance where I’m guided by muscle memory. I know ...

Growing up Jewish meant challah! On Friday nights and special occasions, it was always one of the tastiest traditions — nothing compares to the beautifully braided shape, the shiny crust, and the soft ...