How to Use challah in a Sentence

challah

noun
  • The challah king cake loomed large over the evening.
    — Grace Gilson, Sun Sentinel, 20 Jan. 2026
  • Cold, fresh and lots of it on a split-top challah roll.
    — Mike Sutter, San Antonio Express-News, 28 Feb. 2026
  • Basic white bread is the clear choice, as are brioche or challah.
    — Julia Moskin, charlotteobserver, 9 May 2017
  • The bun, a shiny poppyseed challah roll, is baked in the shop.
    — Mike Sutter, ExpressNews.com, 22 Nov. 2019
  • Koenig writes that it can be served with warm challah or other breads for dipping.
    — Sheryl Julian, BostonGlobe.com, 12 Sep. 2023
  • If your stale loaf is brioche or challah, use it for French toast or bread pudding.
    — Devra Ferst, Bon Appetit Magazine, 24 June 2026
  • Basic white bread is the clear choice, as are brioche or challah, which have extra fat in the dough.
    — Julia Moskin, idahostatesman, 4 May 2017
  • Grandma knew the best way to use a leftover challah bread loaf was to make bread pudding.
    — Symiah Dorsey, Southern Living, 30 Aug. 2025
  • Grandma knew the best way to use a leftover challah bread loaf was to make bread pudding.
    — Symiah Dorsey, Southern Living, 30 Aug. 2025
  • Spread out the challah on a baking sheet and bake for 25 minutes.
    — Madeleine Winer, The Courier-Journal, 19 Sep. 2017
  • For dessert, guests may choose between a pear challah bread pudding or apple crepes.
    — Audrey Gorden, RedEye Chicago, 18 Sep. 2017
  • Full menu includes pesto pasta, warm challah bread, and a fresh salad.
    — Ut Community Press, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 Mar. 2026
  • Full menu includes pesto pasta, warm challah bread, and a fresh salad.
    — Ut Community Press, San Diego Union-Tribune, 3 Mar. 2026
  • Thick slices of challah bread are stuffed with sautéed apples in this decadent French toast recipe.
    — Country Living, 27 July 2010
  • Pile the chicken salad on top of the lettuce in between the slices of challah.
    — Becky Krystal, The Denver Post, 22 Aug. 2019
  • Fresh crumbs from challah will be richer, more delicate and lighter than those from a sturdy boule.
    — Evan Kleiman, latimes.com, 9 Mar. 2018
  • Turns out baking challah isn’t a stressful science.
    — Risa Polansky Shiman, Sun Sentinel, 8 Apr. 2026
  • The flatbread and focaccia with it are house-baked, as are the challah rolls in the gratis bread service.
    — Providence Cicero, The Seattle Times, 20 July 2017
  • Between the challah bread and the egg nog, these are holiday flavors, ready-to-serve.
    — Mary Shannon Wells, Southern Living, 18 Aug. 2025
  • Between the challah bread and the egg nog, these are holiday flavors, ready-to-serve.
    — Mary Shannon Wells, Southern Living, 16 May 2026
  • When my husband announces over and over at Shabbat dinner that his wife and kids made the challah.
    — Risa Polansky Shiman, Sun Sentinel, 8 Apr. 2026
  • It is made with challah bread and topped with banana, caramel and whipped mascarpone ($16).
    — Jonathan Shikes, Denver Post, 6 Aug. 2025
  • Some versions are more like French toast, with challah coated in an egg batter and griddled.
    — Special To The Washington Post, The Denver Post, 4 Apr. 2017
  • But the best thing in the world is Temp Tee on challah, whether a roll or a thick slice, with a little bit of jam.
    — Julie Klausner, Bon Appetit, 31 Aug. 2017
  • For a perfect challah with a smooth texture, Arrigoni chills her dough.
    — Rachel Ringler, sun-sentinel.com, 23 June 2021
  • Swap French bread with brioche or challah for a richer, slightly sweeter result.
    — Jasmine Smith, Southern Living, 1 Apr. 2026
  • The lamb stack sports feta, tzatziki, tomatoes, red onion and arugula, lemon vinaigrette on a challah bun.
    — Liz Biro, Indianapolis Star, 19 June 2018
  • In another bowl, combine the challah with enough water to cover.
    — Los Angeles Times, 28 Sep. 2019
  • Whisk together egg white, 1 teaspoon water and 1 pinch salt; brush over challah.
    — Leah Eskin, chicagotribune.com, 21 Feb. 2018
  • The bakers enjoyed the experience of baking challah for a good cause.
    — Sergio Carmona, Jewish Journal, 12 Oct. 2017

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