Esty’s Favorite Round Challah Braids

These are the round challah braids Esty comes back to every Rosh Hashanah. In this comprehensive tutorial, she walks through seven tried-and-true shapes, with practical braiding tips that make them easier to pull off at home, whether you want something simple or a little more impressive for the Yom Tov table.

Esty’s Sweet Crumb Topping

Using your fingers, mix 1 cup flour, ½ cup sugar, and ¼ cup oil into coarse crumbs. Egg wash the challah first, then sprinkle them on before baking. You can freeze extra crumbs and use them straight from the freezer.

Get the recipe for Esty’s Best Challah Ever recipe and see Esty’s Challah Cheat Sheet.

Watch Esty demonstrating the classic 4-strand and 6-strand braiding techniques.

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