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Twisted Sweetness
Last month saw the beginning of the Jewish New Year known

The versatility of challah extends into different ﬂavors. For

as Rosh Hashanah. Hebrew for "head of the year" or "ﬁrst of

instance, Bibi's Bakery & Café in Los Angeles offers it in ﬁve

the year", Rosh Hashanah is one of the holiest days for Jewish

ﬂavors on any given week. Labeling itself as an authentic taste

people. While prayer and liturgy is the focus of this holiday, it is

of Israel in Southern California, Bibi's bakes challah in ﬂavors

also a time for feasting.

such as whole wheat and chocolate chip, but the challahs
baked during holy days are much sweeter due to the inclusion

One of the baked goods most commonly consumed during

of honey and apples.

this time, and throughout the rest of the year, is challah. This
special braided bread is a delicious addition to any feast, and is

According to the Jewish Journal, the Jewish restaurant 'Got

commonly eaten with honey to signify the wish for a sweet year.

Kosher?', another Los Angeles-based establishment, puts
an interesting spin on traditional challah. The bakers dip it

Challah can be very versatile. Many will consume it on its own,

in a pretzel bath to give it an updated look and taste. The

but it can also be great for sandwiches or any other food in

success of this new version has allowed them to experi-

which bread plays a role. The production can be intensive, but

ment even further, now offering challah with inclusions like

it's relatively inexpensive to make and the end result is a sweet

nuts, raisins, and dried fruits. "I wanted to show people that

delicacy that provides instant comfort to consumers.

challah can have more than just bread," says 'Got Kosher?'
owner Alain Cohen.

It is made by mixing ﬂour and eggs, which is then combined
with yeast, sugar, and salt before being put into a mixer to

Moist and chewy, well done challah is great for all times of

make dough. Another form is water challah, made without

the year. Many will use it in treats such as bread pudding and

eggs. Small portions of the dough are laid out to rise. Each

French toast, while others will simply continue to enjoy a

portion is rolled into rope-like strands and swirled into a circle,

twisted loaf for its inherent sweetness.

shaping round challah, a symbol of the cycle of life.

B R IA N A MICK

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Editor's Note - The Innovation Issue: Optimism ahead
Table of Contents
News bites - ABA Addresses Workforce Gap
Cake Decorators Rise to Top
Puratos Expands Sourdough Library
Small Businesses Express More Hope
Personality - Joshua John Russell
Management - A New Way to Sell
Labor front - Single-serve Pies
Ingredients - Labeling “Healthy” Snacks
Equipment - Pretzel Machinery
Insights from IBIE
A breed apart
Spectacular sugar art
High-Hydration Doughs
Twisted Sweetness
Sculpting Magic
Product Showcase
Classifieds
Ad Index
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bake - November 2016 - Small Businesses Express More Hope
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bake - November 2016 - Personality - Joshua John Russell
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bake - November 2016 - Management - A New Way to Sell
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bake - November 2016 - Labor front - Single-serve Pies
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bake - November 2016 - Equipment - Pretzel Machinery
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