Babka, challah and breads
Bialy: the onion-topped roll that is not a bagel
A bialy is a chewy baked roll with a dimpled centre filled with onion and poppy seeds. Learn how it differs from a bagel, how to eat it and how to store it.
Babka, challah and breads
Plain guides to babka, challah, brioche, bagels and other breads: what they are, how they are made and how to serve and store them at home.
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Babka, challah and breads
Challah roll: small braided egg rolls and how to shape them
A challah roll is a single-serving egg-bread roll shaped as a knot, braid or round. Learn the shapes, baking times, how it differs from a loaf and how to freeze it.
Babka, challah and breads
Chocolate babka: the swirled yeast loaf and how to choose one
Babka chocolate is a twisted yeast loaf layered with chocolate filling. Learn how it is made, Russian versus modern styles, how to slice, warm and store it.
Babka, challah and breads
Challah bread: the braided egg loaf, how it is made and served
Challah bread is a braided, egg-enriched loaf with a glossy crust and soft crumb. Learn the dough, the braid, how to slice and store it and use leftovers.