Twisted: A New Approach to Challah, Babka, and Other Twisty Breads

About this book

“The cookbook we all knead! Taking Judaism’s favorite bread (sit back down, bagel) and giving it a fun twist, this cookbook is filled with the most creative and delicious challah recipes you’ll ever bake.”   ―Nikki Schreiber, @humansofjudaism“Whether readers are looking for a dependable challah recipe to master or creative new ways to reinvent it, Twisted is an all-encompassing challah handbook that delivers on all fronts.”   —Fleishigs MagazineYou’ve never seen a challah cookbook like this before!Inside Twisted, you’ll find more than 60 sweet and savory recipes that celebrate both the tradition and endless possibilities of challah and babka. Alongside traditional recipes and techniques, you’ll discover imaginative creations like Korean Hot Dog Challah, Pulled BBQ Brisket Challah, Brown Sugar Cinnamon Pop-Tart Challah, Strawberry Lemonade Babka, and Rainbow Cake Batter Monkey Bread.Known to her community as Mandylicious, Mandy Silverman has spent more than a decade inspiring thousands of people to see challah differently. By pairing traditional techniques with unexpected flavors, she has helped a new generation of bakers discover just how versatile challah can be, including many who never thought challah was for them.With full-color photography, step-by-step instructions, and endless inspiration for fillings, toppings, and twists, Twisted gives you the tools to create breads that are as impressive as they are delicious.Inside, you’ll find: Sweet and savory challah recipes Babkas, monkey breads, pull-aparts, and more Creative fillings, swirls, toppings, and stuffings Dips, glazes, spreads, and accompaniments Detailed braiding and shaping instructions Recipes for both first-time and experienced bakers Rooted in Jewish tradition and open to everyone, Twisted will change the way you think about challah.

Details

Format

Hardcover

ISBN-13

9781577155652

Publisher

Rock Point

Published

September 1, 2026

Pages

224

Weight

35.2 oz

Subject

Cooking