Challah

Prepared Food AddinsGrainAllergen: WheatAllergen: EggAllergen: GlutenSlightly SweetEggySoftButtery AromaTender Crumb

Nutrition (per 100 g)

Calories: 317
Protein (g): 9.6
Fat (g): 8.1
Carbs (g): 51.8
Fiber (g): 2.1
Sodium (mg): 370

Enriched egg bread with moderate fat from eggs and oil and a touch of sugar or honey. Sodium varies by recipe and any seeded toppings.

Storage

Room temp: up to 3 days
Refrigerated: up to 7 days
Frozen: up to 60 days

Challah is a braided loaf of enriched bread with a glossy, deep golden crust. It has a tender, eggy crumb with slight sweetness, making it well-suited to sandwiches, tearing at the table, and custardy dishes like French toast or bread pudding. Common retail forms include long braids or round loaves, sometimes topped with sesame or poppy seeds.\n\nChallah developed in Ashkenazi Jewish communities of Central and Eastern Europe and spread through diaspora cuisines. Modern versions are baked worldwide using yeasted dough enriched with eggs, oil, and a small amount of sugar or honey.