Felt fancy, baked Challah bread.

#bread #baking #challah

"After a month of feasting on #fried and #festive #foods, many people take advantage of the new year to “reset.” Now, I don’t subscribe to the idea that any food is inherently bad, nor that we need to punish ourselves with weeks of sad #salads after indulging, but sometimes too much heavy, rich or sweet food can leave us feeling sluggish. If that resonates, I’ve rounded up seven #nourishing #Jewish #recipes that will satisfy you and fill your body with all the good stuff, so you can begin 2026 with energy and good health. And, if #Veganuary or #Meat-Free Mondays are your thing, there’s inspiration here, too!

From a wholesome #multigrain #challah to immune-boosting #chicken #soup; a super easy, #veggie-packed #kugel to #meatfree stuffed #cabbage, these healthy #Jewishrecipes will warm your soul and put a spring in your step.

If you do try any of these recipes, please be sure to rate it! We love to hear your feedback..."

https://www.diningandcooking.com/2445505/7-healthy-jewish-recipes-to-make-in-january/

If you're into food porn there are some gorgeous pics in here.🍛🥘🥖

“People often ask me, ‘What is the most #Jewish ingredient?’” said Naama Shefi, founder of #JewishFoodSociety, while holding a piece of fresh #challah #bread painted with remnants of red lipstick from her last bite. “I don’t think there is such a thing. But if there is, I would say it’s time.”

Shefi was standing in the middle of the #ApexLounge at #Scribner’s #Catskill Lodge, watching snow pile up on the windowsills. Surrounding her were Jewish and non-Jewish friends of all ages, all of whom had come together to celebrate the second annual Jewish #Catskills Weekend, and to share their appreciation for the power of #food to unify."

https://www.vogue.com/article/jewish-food-society-scribners-lodge-catskills-weekend

Challah bread in process. Just formed up the enriched dough into the requisite braids. Waiting for a rise then bake.

#challah #breadmaking

Challah for Hanukkah.

Which I realised only today is kosher brioche.

And the kitchen smells amazing! 🤣

🧑‍🍳 🍞 🍽️ 🍜

#food #cooking #baking #bread #challah #brioche

"While #Sydney/#Eora has no shortage of great #cafes and #bakeries, sometimes all you are craving is a really good #challah—or a boiled #bagel, a #pastry or an artisan #sourdough.

The best place to hit up when you are in the mood is a traditional #Jewish #bakery—they'll get you sorted and send you on your way, more than satisfied. We've pulled together a hit list of our faves, and they are guaranteed to hit.

These are Urban List's top picks for the best #Jewishbakeries in Sydney."

https://www.theurbanlist.com/sydney/a-list/best-jewish-bakeries-sydney

Maybe a touch too brown on top, but I'm so happy with how this 6-strand braid came out 😍

#HappyHanukkah #challah #baking #bread

Chag Chanukah Sameach! 🕎

Because keeping it celebratory in the face of everything is the whole point of the day, and because I saw a poll asking if vegans avoid challah, here is my go-to (vegan!) challah recipe: https://www.lionsbread.com/the-best-vegan-challah-bread-water-challah-recipe/

Alterations/substitutions I do to make it like the egg one (still vegan!):

• Replace 1 tsp of the salt with kala namak/black salt (so 2 tsp kosher or table salt and 1 tsp kala namak) to make it egg-flavoured
• Add a hefty sprinkle of turmeric to give it a nice golden colour (it will turn more yellow as it rests so go light unless you really like turmeric in which case adding "too much" gives it a great warm flavour)
• Brushing the top with marmalade works just as well as apricot jam or maple syrup
• I honestly don't recommend adding water to thin out whatever you choose to brush it with because it will just run off and burn the bottom
• Kalonji/nigella/onion seeds are a great topping (in addition to or in lieu of sesame and/or poppy seeds; they kind of taste like a combination of sesame and poppy seeds, at least to me)

#Challah #Chanukah