How to Use challah in a Sentence

challah

noun
Definition of challahnext
  • The bun, a shiny poppyseed challah roll, is baked in the shop.
    — Mike Sutter, ExpressNews.com, 22 Nov. 2019
  • Basic white bread is the clear choice, as are brioche or challah.
    — Julia Moskin, charlotteobserver, 9 May 2017
  • But the best thing in the world is Temp Tee on challah, whether a roll or a thick slice, with a little bit of jam.
    — Julie Klausner, Bon Appetit, 31 Aug. 2017
  • Spread out the challah on a baking sheet and bake for 25 minutes.
    — Madeleine Winer, The Courier-Journal, 19 Sep. 2017
  • Pile the chicken salad on top of the lettuce in between the slices of challah.
    — Becky Krystal, The Denver Post, 22 Aug. 2019
  • Basic white bread is the clear choice, as are brioche or challah, which have extra fat in the dough.
    — Julia Moskin, idahostatesman, 4 May 2017
  • The flatbread and focaccia with it are house-baked, as are the challah rolls in the gratis bread service.
    — Providence Cicero, The Seattle Times, 20 July 2017
  • Heat oven to 400 degrees F. Place challah in a large roasting pan.
    — Redbook, 1 Oct. 2012
  • Thick slices of challah bread are stuffed with sautéed apples in this decadent French toast recipe.
    — Country Living, 27 July 2010
  • A solid foundation is the first part of building a house, whether that house is made from wood or challah.
    — Alex Delany, Bon Appetit, 7 Jan. 2017
  • Homemade or store-bought, challah will always be a win.
    — Arielle Kaplan, sun-sentinel.com, 31 July 2019
  • For dessert, guests may choose between a pear challah bread pudding or apple crepes.
    — Audrey Gorden, RedEye Chicago, 18 Sep. 2017
  • Bake the challah, 27 to 35 minutes, until rich golden brown and burnished.
    — Arkansas Online, 15 May 2021
  • Fresh crumbs from challah will be richer, more delicate and lighter than those from a sturdy boule.
    — Evan Kleiman, latimes.com, 9 Mar. 2018
  • Some versions are more like French toast, with challah coated in an egg batter and griddled.
    — Special To The Washington Post, The Denver Post, 4 Apr. 2017
  • As the new year begins on Rosh Hashana, the round challah reminds Jews of the cycle of life, the importance of beginning a new year smoothly.
    — Sophie Carson, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, 6 Oct. 2019
  • The lamb stack sports feta, tzatziki, tomatoes, red onion and arugula, lemon vinaigrette on a challah bun.
    — Liz Biro, Indianapolis Star, 19 June 2018
  • The pink challah will be used at the synagogue’s Pink Shabbat taking place the next evening on Oct. 25 in which guests are encouraged to wear pink to show support.
    — Sergio Carmona, sun-sentinel.com, 27 Sep. 2019
  • This mom of eight children, ranging from age 19 to almost 2, supplies cakes, cookies, challahs and more to friends and neighbors.
    — Joan Elovitz Kazan, Journal Sentinel, 27 Feb. 2023
  • For a perfect challah with a smooth texture, Arrigoni chills her dough.
    — Rachel Ringler, sun-sentinel.com, 23 June 2021
  • Flip challah and cook on the other side, an additional 2 to 3 minutes.
    — Sharyn Jackson, Star Tribune, 4 Dec. 2020
  • The bakers enjoyed the experience of baking challah for a good cause.
    — Sergio Carmona, Jewish Journal, 12 Oct. 2017
  • Instead of ripping the challah bread with their hands, as is custom, Levey and his friends cut it with a knife and kept some distance from one another.
    — Benjamin Oreskes, Los Angeles Times, 11 Apr. 2020
  • In another bowl, combine the challah with enough water to cover.
    — Los Angeles Times, 28 Sep. 2019
  • Shape: Divide dough into 16 portions for challah, 15 for rolls.
    — Leah Eskin, chicagotribune.com, 21 Feb. 2018
  • Broadway Deli's Lox Club sandwich piles toasted challah bread with green onion cream cheese, smoked salmon, bacon and tomato.
    — Sarah Gish, kansascity, 8 June 2018
  • Whisk together egg white, 1 teaspoon water and 1 pinch salt; brush over challah.
    — Leah Eskin, chicagotribune.com, 21 Feb. 2018
  • French brioche, Jewish challah, Swiss zopf, Italian pane di pasqua -- many cultures have their own version of a sweet, and often braided, bread.
    — Casey Barber, CNN, 15 Apr. 2022
  • The soda pairs nicely with a Lox Club ($13), which layers toasted challah with buttery slices of smoked salmon, green onion cream cheese, crisp salty bacon and juicy tomato.
    — Sarah Gish, kansascity, 8 June 2018
  • Choose chicken or brisket as the centerpiece that’s served with a potato pancake, vegetables and challah rolls.
    — Georgann Yara, azcentral, 13 Dec. 2019

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