Small Batch Challah Bread: Quick & Easy Recipe for Two

Mar 6

Hello There!

When I found this quick recipe for Challah bread, I just had to make it and share it! I really thought it would never work. Boy was I wrong!

Challah bread is one of those foods that when I see or smell it, it takes me back to a very happy and special place. When we lived in East Tennessee we had some friends that celebrated "Shabbot" every Friday. They would hand pick certain people to participate with them. We were blessed enough to have been chosen on many occasions. It was such an uplifting and joyful experience. The Lord knew exactly what Kyle and I needed. We were still grieving and processing the loss of our son, so to be totally surrounded by Jesus' presence and love touched us in ways we will never forget. We miss it very much. It was ALL about Jesus!! We fellowshiped, we ate delicious food, we sang and danced before the Lord, and we worshiped! Something that can not be explained happens when you block everything elso out and just focus on Jesus!

I really wish you could smell this!!

Mouth Watering!

Part of every meal was the Challah bread that Deborah would make each week. As the crowd grew her bread numbers had to grow too! That was the first time I had tried Challah bread. I fell in love at first bite!! It is normally quite a task so when I saw this quick recipe I knew I had to try it. It is AMAZING!!

I would be doing you an injustis if I did not share a little history on Challah bread and where it comes from along with this recipe.

Challah bread is a traditional Jewish bread that is typically enjoyed on special occasions and holidays. The braided bread is a symbol of unity and tradition, making it an important part of Jewish culture.

Challah is made from a simple dough of flour, water, yeast, sugar, salt, and eggs. What sets it apart is its unique braided shape, which is typically made up of three or six strands of dough. The bread is often brushed with egg wash before baking, which gives it a shiny, golden-brown crust.

One of the most significant occasions in which challah bread is enjoyed is the weekly Lord's Sabbath. It is customary to bless the bread before slicing and sharing it with family and friends. Challah is also a staple at Jewish holiday celebrations, such as Rosh Hashanah and Hanukkah.

Rosh Hashanah, which typically falls in September, is the Jewish New Year. It is a time of reflection and renewal, and challah is a significant part of the celebration. On Rosh Hashanah, challah is often shaped into a round loaf to represent the cyclical nature of the year.

During Hanukkah, which usually falls in December, challah is often infused with traditional holiday flavors like cinnamon and nutmeg. It is also common to serve small challah rolls alongside other holiday foods, like latkes and sufganiyot (jelly doughnuts).

Challah bread is not just a food, but a symbol of Jewish tradition and culture. Whether enjoyed on a weekly basis or during special occasions, the braided bread brings people together and reminds them of the importance of family, community, and tradition.

If you are a believer in Jesus, then you have been grafted into the "Jewish" family and the Bible says that we are also the children of Abraham ( Romans 4). That makes this a part of our heritage also!!