Challah - Jewish Egg Bread
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The name "Challah" refers to a small piece of dough reserved to bake separately to commemoration of the ancient Temple in Yisrael. During the Temple times, dough was given to a Kohen (priest). Today, the dough is burned and discarded after a special prayer is recited.
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