Jewish Treats

For Better Bread

When Charles Fleischmann (1835-1897) and his brother Maximilian (1846-1890) came to America (Cincinnati, Ohio), they were shocked and dismayed at the quality - or lack thereof - of…

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Jewish Treats

When Bread Isn’t Bread

A question for those who bake and for those who love dessert: What is the difference between bread and cake? Yeast, some might answer. Bread has yeast and rises. But what about yeast…

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Jewish Treats

Challah Recipe

From NJOP's Gourmet Shabbat:Miriam Weinrib: CHALLAH (yields 5 medium challahs)5 pounds flour1 cup oil3 tbsp. salt5 eggs4 ounces fresh yeast,4 cups warm water1½ cups sugar Directions1) Put…

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Tammy Reid’s Sweet Challah

TraditionalSweet Challah Recipe submitted by Tammy Reid Ingredients: 6 cups flour 3 eggs 3 Tbsp honey 1/3 cup sugar 2…