The Crown Challah

This gorgeous crown challah will be the centerpiece of your holiday table. The shape crowns the new year beautifully, and the technique is simpler than the finished loaf lets on.

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What You'll Need

• Challah dough (see the dough recipe below)
• Round baking pan
• Cooking spray
• Egg wash
• Crumb topping

Shaping the Crown

1. Shape the dough into balls by squeezing under and pinching at the bottom.
2. Place one ball in the center of a greased round pan.
3. Arrange the remaining balls around the center.
4. Let rise.
5. Brush with egg wash.
6. Add crumb topping.
7. Bake for 28 to 35 minutes.

The Dough

This shape starts with your favorite challah dough, or use Sarah's famous challah recipe on the card below. The full step-by-step dough videos live in our Challah Time post.

A challah fit for your holiday table and your dinner guests alike.