braided loaf
Intertwined dough form
A braided loaf is bread shaped by interweaving strands of dough before baking, creating a decorative woven pattern.
Challah is the most familiar example, but braided loaves appear across many baking traditions: She made a braided loaf for the holiday dinner.
The technique produces an attractive crust and even texture.
- challahBraided ceremonial Jewish bread
- shabbat dinnerJewish Friday night meal
- Jewish holidayHebrew calendar observance
- briocheEnriched French bread
- French bakeryGallic bread and pastry shop
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