Challah, that braided Jewish bread that’s eaten during Shabbat and holidays. Its popularity has grown so much that it’s offered in bakeries around the world. Challah is a rich dough and a gorgeous one ...

Lussekatter are vivid saffron buns served on the feast of St. Lucia, a Nordic tradition observed on December 13. This recipe ...

Soft, golden, and beautifully braided, this easy sourdough challah bread recipe combines the rich tradition of sweet challah with the depth of slow-fermented sourdough. Made without commercial yeast, ...

Challah changed Dr. Beth Ricanati’s life. More than 15 years ago, she started baking challah on Fridays as a self-care ritual, an experience illustrated in her memoir, Braided: A Journey of a Thousand ...

For novice challah makers, the braid can seem like the hardest part of the bread recipe. Follow these simple steps to make a six-strand challah round. Scroll all the way down for a how-to video on the ...

Baking and eating challah bread, which is typically round or braided and comes in loafs or rolls, is an important part of the Jewish tradition. Since biblical times, Jews have enjoyed it at their ...

Celebrate a holiday bread tradition from Israel, Italy, Germany, or the Philippines with these recipes. Jennifer Causey / Food Styling by Emily Nabors Hall / Prop Styling by Shell Royster Braided, ...

From Italy, Germany, or the Philippines, these festive breads bring global traditions to your table. Jodie Kautzmann is an editor, baker, and confectioner with more than 15 years of experience in ...