Challah rolls, known as a bilkele or bulkele or bilkel or bulkel (plural: bilkelekh; Yiddish: בילקעלע) or bajgiel (Polish) is a bread roll made with eggs, similar to a challah bun.

Oct 28, 2025 · Learn how to make the best homemade challah with this easy recipe—perfect for Shabbat, holidays, or any occasion!

Challah is a deep-gold, light-textured bread traditionally served on the Jewish Sabbath and other holidays. The dough is wonderfully smooth and supple, making it an ideal candidate for braiding.

Dec 29, 2025 · To make a 6-braid challah, either straight or circular, take half the dough and form it into 6 balls. With your hands, roll each ball into a strand about 12 inches long and 1½ inches …

Sep 23, 2025 · Challah bread is a white, leavened, braided bread with Ashkenazi Jewish origins. It's typically made with eggs, yeast, flour, honey (or sugar), and salt.

Apr 5, 2024 · Challah is a symbolic centerpiece at the heart of a Jewish holiday spread. The braided bread is eaten at many celebrations, including Shabbat and Rosh Hashanah. Our …

Sep 9, 2025 · Ritual and muscle memory have carried this soft, rich Jewish bread through generations. My unique method for enriching the dough and in-depth guide for braiding a basic …

Dec 31, 2024 · For observant Jews, challah, a slightly sweet, yeasted bread enriched with eggs, is enjoyed on Shabbat and during major holidays—except for Passover, when leavened bread …

Here, I preset you with my favorite tried-and-true challah recipe, the one you'll want to make again each Friday and your guests will rave about all Shabbat long.

Jun 9, 2025 · This is the best challah recipe I've ever come across. It is soft, fluffy, and incredibly easy to make and is perfect for Shabbos!