How to make Challah - Ceremonial Size - and a shout out to my relatives

[@nancycrabtree6312]

The love-food connection is strong in our family here in Kansas!

[@csmstreeter]

You are amazing! I love listening to you speak. I am originally from Rochester, NY, 72 years ago, so after 25 years in SC I love to hear a real New Yorker talk. The bread is beautiful, and what it means to you is even more beautiful. I made my first loaf today, and it's in it's final rise. I hope it turns out at wonderful as yours did, though I only made 1/2 recipe. Thank you for your time and energy you put into this video. I hope you and your family are always blessed.

[@lisakaylenedongell6836]

Love listening to your N.Y. accent, and the passion you expressed, and your CHallah metaphor...Thank you for sharing your amazing recipe! I would try adding the sugar to the yeast well you made, just to cut a little wait time. Shabbat Shalom!

[@emmaribena5529]

Thank you for your kind information! My 6 year old learned about shabbat at school and we thought we would adopt some traditions. We will be making challah tomorrow and lighting candles on Friday night. Many blessings to you.

[@adriennedebrew1919]

Ahh, I LOVE his voice and the part about the KitchenAid! Yes, waste nothing, I'm w/ you there. You are a TTUE NYer, I love that analogy about your family and the bread!

[@caart6317]

The only video that mention the importance of measuring the inner temperature of the bread. That is very important point. Thanks a lot.

[@cookjewishy1182]

Agreed! Nothing has given me more confidence in cooking all kinds of foods than my instant read thermometer!

[@anodtothevoid]

I don't even need to eat the challah to get great satisfaction watching you knead and talk. Thanks so much for your video!

[@cookjewishy1182]

You are very kind! Thank you for watching! Eat in good health :-)

[@Jalyced22]

20:09. No, I haven’t seen a sight that “looks any cuter than,” that! Adorable! So much kneading to do. I must try this recipe. Thanks for your time and good wishes!

[@samsaranight]

You make the six strand braid easy to follow. I always lose my way about halfway through braiding my challah so it looks a bit funny at parts. Thank you! L'chaim!

[@adriennedebrew1919]

Me too!

[@motorcitylady13]

Your passion for your family and cooking good food for them is inspiring. I enjoyed watching your video and look forward fo watching more wonderful Jewish food being made by you. ❤ I love your medifore about Challah is like family. So true! I absolutely feel the same way!

[@huongstonebraker4475]

I have watched many videos and I did not get it until I watched your video . You are the best teacher . Thanks 1000 times.

[@charlie-lx6sl]

What a work of art !

[@Ahavi7175]

Hi there! Just found your channel! Love you so far and excited to see your other videos. My husband and I have been looking for a cooking channel on here that focuses on traditional Jewish cooking. Can't wait to try this recipe for ourselves next week. You are fun and we love your accent! You don't have quite the following you should have. You're awesome!

[@cookjewishy1182]

Thanks! Let me know how the challah comes out!

[@mpedals]

i so much loved how you love what your doing, and so enjoyed your accent, reminded me of all the city people that had homes in the catskill mountains when i was a girl,,,,,,,got mine on a second rise, thanks tons for the great video. god bless

[@cookjewishy1182]

Thanks so much! I hope it was delicious.

[@mpedals]

@@cookjewishy1182 its absolutely delicious, will and might have to make this every other day, instead of our sandwich bread, you did alot more rising of your bread and kneading than alot of others, your way is definitely the best, and now mine is to,,,,,,thank you

[@cookjewishy1182]

@@mpedals Wonderful! Thanks so much for sharing. it's all about the time and the love! Baking so much bread during this pandemic has made me appreciate how TIME itself simply adds a lot of wonderful texture and chewiness to breads of all kinds. Also, sometimes I take this dough and make FOUR loaves out of it so that I can put some in the freezer.

[@mpedals]

@@cookjewishy1182 we now how a favorite bread in this house, i took half the loaf, i made two, and put on the woodstove to stale it, and made french toast ,,,,,and it was absolutely delicious, today, is four strand day,,,next will be loaves in the breadpans, great idea about freezing

[@carmenarjoon6729]

Got to practice those braids. Nice recipe well explained. Never heard someone mention the correct temp for doneness in breads - great. You said 180 F for egg breads, would appreciate the temp for non-egg breads. Tnk u.

[@cookjewishy1182]

Most guides I have read suggest 190F for bread being done (egg or not). I like mine not quite that "done", but obviously it's very important that it be cooked to a safe temp, so I go for 180 as my minimum

[@jeneraljenna]

I learn so much from your channel thanks!

[@cookjewishy1182]

Thank you for letting me know! So glad to hear!

[@phoebemackenzie6597]

THANKYOU for great video,,,you made it with so much love,,,it will be delicious...your love radiated way across the pond,,,to Bonnie Scotland,,,I look forward to making this beautiful bread,,, I loved watching this video,❤️🙏❤️ THANK YOU!!!

[@cookjewishy1182]

Thank you for your very kind words. Please let me know how your challah comes out!

[@lindawoods7948]

Wonderful video. Someday your children will remember this video, and have the memories of how you did this for them. It may even inspire them to keep the tradition going. My grandson, 21 years old, hardly eats any bread but Challah disappears when he is around. I guess I better show him your video so he can know that real men also follow the tradition of baking. In a couple if days Hanukkah begins so we will be celebrating with a lot of traditions. Thank you, and “Chag Sameach!” to your family.

[@cookjewishy1182]

Thank you so much for your very kind note! Chag sameach!

[@karenandrews1051]

That’s BEAUTIFUL!

[@cookjewishy1182]

Thank you!

[@arlenemarr4773]

Most enjoyable!!! Thank You!

[@steiphzargon5589]

Well, it's a few years later 2021, Rosh Hasanah is next Monday evening.. and I made a killer Round Challah with your recipe and it came out awesome - and yes; Ceremonial for sure!!! Tomorrow I'll be using the same recipe to make 2 smaller loafs with Raisins and currants and maybe cranberries. Or all three!!! 🤪😎👍

[@cookjewishy1182]

Thanks so much for sharing! L'Shanah Tovah!

[@Jalyced22]

Lovely video, thank you.

[@kirbyculp3449]

Good looking loaf! 'La Chaim' with Early Times Bottled-in-Bond.

[@MrsFahey]

I think I'm gonna give this a try. I only have all purpose flour on hand, but it's going to have to do for my first attempt. I'll make my mistakes and then try again.

[@cookjewishy1182]

All purpose flour is totally fine. The most important ingredients are TIME and LOVE. :-)

[@BMAAT1]

I'm not sure if you are still active on you tube but if you are and see this. I didn't see a kugel... do you have a favorite kugel recipe? I would love a video about how you do your family kugel. I really enjoy your true to life and enjoyment of baking and cooking. Thank you 😊

[@BMAAT1]

Nvm I found it... 😬 I must have missed it somehow lol. I hope you're still around making good things to eat. Much love to you and your family!!

[@cookjewishy1182]

@@BMAAT1 So glad you found it! The kugel is pretty unique given that it is cooked in a pan on the stovetop.

[@threetruths123]

Love THIS ❗

[@madelinebrunorodriguez]

Thank you for sharing Your funny Love to hear you talk lol Anyways I tried finding the recipe but couldn’t find it 😩

[@cookjewishy1182]

Here's a link: www.nytimes.com/2008/09/28/magazine/28Food-recipes.html . I mostly follow that, except I do a 6-strand braid, and I generally use canola oil rather than corn.

[@madelinebrunorodriguez]

@@cookjewishy1182 thank you so much

[@annalupis7921]

Recipe

[@annalupis7921]

Go to Safari okay I got it chef .

[@cookjewishy1182]

@@annalupis7921 Sorry for the trouble. Did you try this link: www.nytimes.com/2008/09/28/magazine/28Food-recipes.html

[@Charliethedawg]

You mention chew challah versus the one you are making. My question is, what kind of challah is yours then? Is it like the ones they sell in kosher stores? Like really soft?

[@cookjewishy1182]

Not sure which remark of mine you are referencing. This challah is a chewy challah. It is soft, sweet, and moderately dense. In my experience, it is more moist, dense, and chewy than the pre-made challot you will find on grocery store shelves in plastic bags (kosher or not). It also has an enormously satisfying "pull" when you break it apart with your hands. :-)

[@veraroncelli7285]

You need it for so long. I find that kneading the bread too long makes for a more dense tough bread, it isn’t as light and airy.

[@cookjewishy1182]

My family loves a chewy challah that has a great "pull" when you break bread together. But, to each their own! :-)

[@alanhirschman1320]

Kneading builds the gluten structure, which holds the gas formed by fermentation, leading to an airy, light crumb. Remember, time is an important ingredient in baking bread. An enriched bread like challah, similar to brioche, contains eggs and oil, which slow fermentation. Therefore more time is required for both rises, before and after braiding.

[@spellbreaker6609]

Thank you for showing us what was stolen.

[@allisonjayetv3297]

Check out Jamie Gellers challah bread video. She has the best recipe and technique. More flour makes challah tough..if.you pil your hands as you need uou dont need more flour.. the oil is whats going to guve you a smooth shiney dough

[@cookjewishy1182]

To each their own. I think this recipe (in this video) is my absolute favorite, and I've tried quite a few. The result is never tough, but rather deliciously chewy, which is the texture my family loves. But, variety is the spice of life, of course! Shana Tovah! And if anyone wants the link to the original 1976 recipe as published in the NY Times: www.nytimes.com/2008/09/28/magazine/28Food-recipes.html?action=click&contentCollection=Magazine&module=RelatedCoverage&region=EndOfArticle&pgtype=article

[@nkosiakinlabi3135]

Wow, you really gonna send people to another person on this guys video. So disrespectful

[@charlie-lx6sl]

You really put your heart into this ? Are you people Messianic Jews ??