A leavened bread made with eggs. The dough is commonly portioned and shaped into three elongated pieces which are then entwined with each other, forming a braided loaf. Prior to baking, the dough is adorned with poppy seeds to give it a distinct flavor and texture.
Challah is a sumptuous egg bread made by Jewish people for ceremonial events, Sabbath, and holidays. Although challah is molded into a range of symbolic shapes based on the occasion, it’s typically recognizable as a braided loaf.