challah

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Children made challah, a braided bread, and vendors hawked Jewish-themed jewelry and books, as well as pricey shawls, scarves and wall hangings from Israel.

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  1. noun A loaf of yeast-leavened egg bread, usually braided, traditionally eaten by Jews on the Sabbath, holidays, and other ceremonial occasions.

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  • But after tasting the recently made semi-wild challah, we both agreed that while the saffron adds a lovely colour and flavour, it doesn't add quite enough flavour to merit the expense of using the saffron. —  The Fresh Loaf
  • This, coupled with the richness of egg yolks, resulted in a pleasantly-dense loaf that would surely be perfect as a substitute for challah or brioche for pain perdu or summer pudding, but seemed distractingly-sweet when eaten alone. —  seven spoons
  • Start baking a challah (the rich Jewish braided egg bread) early in the morn on a Friday, then come back to it all day, till just before dinner when you pull four golden braids from the oven. —  Catholic Online > Daily Readings
  • Sounds delicious eli - roasted, soft garlic spread on challah is my version of "mach."
  • Nationwide delivery of challah, gift baskets, and kosher desserts. —  Classifieds, Shopping Malls and More - Craigs List News and Articles
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  1. Hebrew ḥallâ; see ḫll in Semitic roots.
 

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