Challah
or hallah is a traditional
Jewish bread eaten on Shabbat and Jewish holidays (except
Passover, when leavened
bread is not allowed). This association with Judaism is most
prevalent in the United States, as
challah is also a traditional bread in numerous European
countries, such as Hungary, among local non-Jewish peasant
populations.
On Shabbat every Jew is commanded to eat three meals (one on Friday
night and two on Saturday). In Judaism, a "meal" includes bread.
Hence, Jews will traditionally eat challah at the beginning of their
Shabbat meal. As with any other type of bread, the blessing "Baruch
atah Adonai, eloheinu melech ha'olam, hamotzi lechem min ha'aretz"
is recited before the challah is eaten. Translated, it means
"Blessed are you, Lord, our God, king of the universe, who brings
forth bread from the earth."
Also see:
Challah Recipes --
Challah and Bread Baking --
How to braid Challah
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The
Original Challah Dough Cover:
Smart—This smooth ‘Flour Sack’ material is the fabric preferred by
chefs to cover rising dough.
Square, oversized cloth is designed
to fit neatly over a large round bowl. Food-safe, color-fast inks
stand up to many washes.
Practical— This cloth has one clearly defined, designated use. You
can be sure that the cloth you use to cover your Challah dough was
never used to wipe counters or floors.
Beautiful—
Every week, the large bowl of rising dough sits on the counter for
an hour or more. Make it pleasing to look at and at the same time
reinforce the spirit of L’Kovod Shabbos Kodesh |
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