11 challa recipes

This classic braided egg bread rises twice for a pillowy, golden loaf brushed with egg wash and sprinkled with sesame seeds. A Shabbat staple that fills your whole house with the irresistible scent of fresh-baked bread.

Traditional egg-enriched challah bread with a golden crust and soft, pillowy crumb. This from-scratch yeast dough recipe makes beautiful braided loaves topped with poppy or sesame seeds.

A yeast-egg bread that is extremely easy to make with this simple recipe that's just one click away!

Bread machine challah: soft, golden, slightly sweet Jewish egg bread made easy by letting the machine do the kneading, then braided and baked. The traditional Shabbat and holiday loaf at home.

Very buttery challah with 2 1/2 sticks of melted butter in an egg-enriched dough, braided and baked golden with an egg wash and poppy or sesame seeds. Rich, tender, and irresistibly soft.

Whole wheat challah braided into a glossy three-strand loaf, blending nutty whole wheat flour with white for a tender, sturdier crumb. Egg-washed and poppy seed-topped, ready for Shabbat or weekend French toast.

A rich, egg-loaded challah made entirely in your bread machine. With 4 eggs, oil, and a touch of margarine, this loaf bakes up soft and golden with a sesame seed crust that begs you to tear off just one more piece.

Almost whole wheat challah made in the bread machine: an egg-enriched Jewish bread blending whole wheat and white flour for a soft, hearty loaf, finished with egg wash and poppy seeds. No braiding, just measure and press start.

Classic Alsatian apple charlotte with milk-soaked bread, cinnamon-spiced apples, chopped almonds, and a splash of kirsch. Baked in a bundt pan until golden, this rustic French dessert is pure comfort.

Traditional challah bread with saffron, white raisins, and poppy seeds. A slow two-day cold rise develops deep flavor in these golden braided loaves.

Taka hallah, a saffron-tinted challah bread with white raisins and poppy seeds, braided and baked golden. A two-day refrigerator rise makes this Shabbat loaf extra flavorful.