This challah is one of the prettier loaves out there, with flaxen crush and beautifully crisscrossing braided strands. The firm outer skin gives way to a chewy, soft interior. Read more.
San Diego Challah - golden crust with an eggy sheen, with a soft pliant center. Made with extra eggs and a touch more sugar it is sweetly fragrant with a perfectly chewy bite and impossible richness. Read more.
It's good the first day, with a supple, pull-apart interior and hint of crackly crust. But if it's well wrapped, this sleeper is near-perfect the next day - chewy, eggy, and just this side of sweet. Read more.
Our favorite is the Pretzel Challah, but folks line up for the other special flavors, like Belgian chocolate chunk and Kalamata olive and rosemary. Read more.
Viktor Benes Challah. Don't be deterred by the pale color of this sesame sprinkled loaf. It's hearty with a robust yeasty flavor, a fantastic chewy interior, and just a touch of crunch to the crust. Read more.
This kosher bagelry does a stellar squishy egg challah. Slightly squat, with an almost rectangular shape, it has a homemade look to it, mimicked by a comforting, slightly sweet, tender interior. Read more.