challah
/ˈhɑːlə
/ /xɑːˈlɑː /noun (plural challahs or chalot, chaloth /xɑːˈlɒt/)
A plaited loaf of white leavened bread, traditionally baked to celebrate the Jewish sabbath.At the Jewish New Year the challah is baked in a circle, symbolizing the cyclical nature of life....
- She brought two bags full of kosher food: grape juice to make Kiddush, challahs, a virtual smorgasbord of goodies, and - this was Texas, after all - a juicy, kosher steak.
- I think he and I both know I could no sooner bake a challah than train an elephant - and I don't really want to attempt either.
Origin
From Hebrew ḥallah.