Golden-brown, sesame seed-covered braided challah loaves sit on a wooden cutting board - Olga Mazyarkina/Getty Images The idea of baking sweet, eggy challah at home can be daunting. Jewish cooking ...

Learn how to make Homemade Challah Bread. This easy-to-make version of the traditional Jewish bread is soft and sweet and perfect for eating plain or serving up as the most amazing french toast.

For novice challah makers, the braid can seem like the hardest part of the bread recipe. Follow these simple steps to make a six-strand challah round. Scroll all the way down for a how-to video on the ...

Before beautifully plaited challah appears at the table, one must endure the daunting task of trying to braid it. See how it's done in a straightforward manner, so you end up with wonderfully woven ...

Six-strand braid (see photos above): This, incredibly, is easier than it seems. Cut dough for one loaf into 6 pieces and roll into ropes about 12 inches long, thick in center with tapered ends. Line ...

The idea of baking sweet, eggy challah at home can be daunting. Jewish cooking virtuoso Joan Nathan says bakers must knead ...