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Just about every Friday, on the eve of Shabbat, I make challah, the Jewish enriched, braided bread. I make it so often, the process has become a kitchen dance where I’m guided by muscle memory. I know ...

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At West Bloomfield's Dakota Bread Company, the challah is braided, the cookies are decorated and the staff is learning skills that go beyond kneading dough. The award-winning gourmet Jewish bakery has ...

It’s not known for sure how challah — the sweet, fluffy bread that’s the star of a Jewish Shabbat dinner — got its braids. Some say the braids carry religious significance, other explanations are more ...

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