Happy New Year

The Jewish New Year, Rosh Hashanah, is upon us.  It is the time of year when we eat sweet things, like challah dipped in honey.  Yes, it is delicious and I feel compelled to bake challah every Rosh Hashanah.  Not only because homemade is always better, but because a challah cannot be found anywhere in Anchorage. Oy.

This year's challah does not look at pretty as usual, but I'm sure it will taste yummy tonight.  Those pesky braid ends just wouldn't stay tucked in.

Challah

The holiday of Rosh Hashanah began last night at sundown. This holiday is the Jewish New Year. One of the rituals I like to follow every year is to bake the bread that is traditional for this holiday. That bread is challah, a rich loaf that contains lots of eggs. Other foods that are often eaten during this holiday are usually a bit sweet, even the main course. For dessert, honey cake is often served.

Here is the challah I baked yesterday. During the evening meal, we will dip a piece of the bread in some honey for a "sweet new year."

Happy New Year!