Challah bread is soft, spongy, a little bit sweet and oh so delicious for soaking up sauces or eating plain. Enjoy your day-old loaves in new ways with these fun and delicious recipe ideas.
Originally a simple loaf given to the priest and wasn’t braided until the 15th century in Austria and Southern Germany. Jewish women began braiding their loaves like their non-Jewish friends who were baking for Sunday dinner.
As with most foods that have made journeys around the world, many cultures have worked to make this bread their own with varying ingredients, optional egg washes, fruit and complicated shaping.
Whether you buy a loaf or make it yourself, this beautifully braided loaf of rich eggy bread can be the perfect foundation for a range of recipes. Find a few you love and dig in to them now.
Sweet Challah Bread Toast and Puddings
Probably the most popular way to use challah, sweet french toasts and one pan bread puddings are a crowd favorite. Dense challah holds up well to sauces and soaks and transforms the bread into a dense, delicious treat.
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Pumpkin French Toast Bake
An easy brunch recipe loved by all ages, this Pumpkin French Toast Bake is topped with a sweet cinnamon streusel topping and whole, buttery pecans.
Dive in to the rich flavor of this french toast that's better than any store bought bread could ever dream of being. See how delicious breakfast can be!
Go bananas with this super fun bread pudding that puts your slightly dry challah to work with fun new flavors. Chocolate chips, bananas, and nuts make this a special treat!
Round out breakfast with the richness of challah and the salty blend of bacon. Add some avocado and an over easy egg for the ultimate start to your day.
Clear out some oven space and load up your favorite challah with fresh herbs, mushrooms and savory flavors perfect for the holidays or any special weeknight dinner.
