The Kosher Bread Path is your complete guide to Jewish baking at home. Seven recipes, centuries of tradition, one journey from your first challah to sourdough mastery — every loaf kosher, every step guided. These seven recipes span the full range of the kosher bread tradition — from the pillowy braided challah that anchors every Shabbat table, to the rich chocolate swirls of babka, the crackling crust of a real New York bagel, the ancient craft of sourdough, and the holiday pastries that mark the Jewish calendar: flaky rugelach, poppy-seed hamantaschen for Purim, and golden sufganiyot fried in oil for Hanukkah. Every recipe includes precise gram weights, baker’s percentages, detailed kosher guidance with halachic notes, and step-by-step instructions clear enough for a first-time baker and thorough enough for a seasoned one.

Jewish bread baking is more than a kitchen skill — it is an act that connects the baker to centuries of tradition. The braiding of challah on a Friday afternoon, the separation of dough with a bracha, the frying in oil to remember the miracle of Hanukkah — each gesture carries meaning beyond the recipe card. We built the Kosher Bread Path to honor that connection: every ingredient checked, every blessing noted, every step rooted in the way these breads and pastries have been made for generations.

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About the Kosher Bread Path

Every recipe on the Kosher Bread Path has been developed with two commitments: baking excellence and genuine kosher observance. We use precise gram weights and baker’s percentages so you can reproduce consistent results every time. We include the correct brachot (blessings), guidance on Hafrashat Challah (separating challah dough), egg-checking procedures, and ingredient-level kashrus notes — because a great kosher recipe must be great in every sense of the word.

Our breads are organized by complexity. Classic Challah is your starting point — the recipe that teaches you how dough feels, how braiding works, and how fermentation transforms flour and water into something extraordinary. Chocolate Babka builds on that foundation with enriched dough and layered shaping. New York Bagels introduce boiling and high-heat baking. And Sourdough Challah is the summit — a levain-leavened loaf that takes 18 to 24 hours and rewards every minute of patience.

The pastries follow the Jewish calendar. Rugelach are year-round — perfect for a Shabbos dessert, a shiva visit, or a Tuesday afternoon. Hamantaschen belong to Purim, filled with poppy seeds, chocolate, or apricot jam, and tucked into mishloach manot baskets. Sufganiyot mark Hanukkah, fried in oil to honor the miracle, and filled with whatever brings you joy.

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  Sufganiyot Recipe — Pillowy Hanukkah Donuts Filled with Joy
  Master authentic sufganiyot at home. Pillowy, golden Hanukkah donuts filled with jam, custard, or chocolate. Step-by-step with kosher guidance.
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  Hamantaschen Recipe — Classic Purim Cookies That Stay Closed
  Master hamantaschen with two doughs, five fillings, and the pinching technique that keeps them closed. Dairy and pareve options. Ready for Purim.
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  Rugelach Recipe — Flaky, Filled, and Perfectly Jewish
  Master authentic rugelach with cream cheese or pareve dough, three filling options, and step-by-step shaping. 48 perfect crescents with kosher guidance.
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  Sourdough Challah Recipe — Ancient Craft, Extraordinary Bread
  Master sourdough challah with no commercial yeast. Levain-leavened, honey-sweetened, pareve. Complete guide with bakers percentages and kosher guidance.
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  New York Bagel Recipe — Boiled, Chewy, and Perfectly Kosher
  Master authentic New York-style bagels at home. Boiled, chewy, and perfectly kosher. Step-by-step recipe with bakers percentages and kosher guidelines.
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  Chocolate Babka Recipe — Rich, Swirled, and Utterly Irresistible
  Master authentic chocolate babka with this pareve recipe. Rich brioche dough, dark chocolate swirl, sugar syrup glaze. Step-by-step with kosher guidance.
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  Classic Kosher Challah Recipe — The Perfect Shabbat Bread
  Master the classic kosher challah with our expert recipe. Pillowy, golden braided bread with step-by-step 6-strand braiding, bakers percentages and tips.
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  Ingredients:1/2 cup sesame seeds8 ounces soba noodles2 tablespoons vinegar (rice wine is probably best, I used red wine)2 tablespoons vinegar (rice wine is probably best, I used red wine)2 tablespoons vinegar (rice wine is probably best, I used red wine)5 tablespoons soy sauce2 tablespoons honey2 tablespoons hoisin sauce1 carrot, shaved1 cup sugar snap peas1/2 cup…
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  Blueberry and Goat Cheese Salad with Mushrooms
  Ingredients:2 1/2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar1 cup fresh blueberries1 tablespoon champagne vinegar (optional)4 oz (115 g) soft goat cheese, cut into rounds or crumbled4 cups mixed salad greens6 to 8 large white mushrooms, sliced6 to 8 large white mushrooms, sliced1/3 cup olive oil1 teaspoon olive oilsea salt to taste1/2 cup walnut piecesCourse: side dish
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  Black Forest Cake For Blogger Friends
  Ingredients:1 teaspoon Use a hand whisk to stir chocolate cream till smooth or you can put the bowl of40 grams In a large bowl, chop semi sweet chocolate to small pieces. Boil whipping cream48 grams Melted Butter1/2 tablespoon Chocolate paste1/2 tablespoon Chocolate emulco3 EggsAdd eggs, water and optima flour and whisk at high speed165 grams…
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  Braised Chicken With Miso Paste
  Ingredients:1 kilogram Whole Chicken or Chicken Thigh- cut to pieces1 kilogram Whole Chicken or Chicken Thigh- cut to pieces1/2 tablespoon tbsp Corn flour with 1 water (optional)1 clove garlic, crushed500 grams Potatoes- remove skin and soak in salted water for a whi2 1/2 tablespoons Miso paste or Fermented Soy Bean Paste (here)2 tablespoons Dark soy…
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  Caramelised Onion and Mushroom Quiche
  Ingredients:1 nine-inch pie shell1 tablespoon olive oil2 white onions, sliced finely3 cloves of garlic, sliced finely1/2 teaspoon dried chilli flakes1 box mushrooms, sliced thick1 box mushrooms, sliced thick1 teaspoon thyme, dried2 eggs3/4 cup half and half cream100 grams Havarti cheese, gratedsalt and pepper to tasteCourse: lunch,main course,morning meal,brunch,main dish,breakfast,dinnerCuisine: Mediterranean,French,European
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  Cream Puffs with Espresso Cream Fil
  Ingredients:¼ tsp pure almond extract1/4 cup butter3 eggs, beaten¾ Cup all-purpose flour1/4 cup heavy cream2 tsp instant espresso1 cup powdered sugar4 ounces semisweet chocolate broken into smaller pieces½ tsp unsweetened cocoa1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract1 cup waterCourse: side dish
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  Gluten Free Frosted Pumpkin Doughnuts
  Ingredients:2 eggs1 cup sugar2 tablespoons butter, softened1 cup cooked OR canned pumpkin1 tablespoon lemon juice4 1/2 cups Pamela’s Ultimate Wheat Free Baking & Pancake Mix1/2 teaspoon salt2 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice1 cup evaporated milkOil for Deep Frying (I used peanut oil)3 cups confectioner’s sugar4 tablespoons orange juice1 tablespoon evaporated milkCourse: morning meal,brunch,breakfast
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  Kari Kepala Ikan Bersama Belimbing Buluh (Fish Head Curry)
  Ingredients:1 tsp black mustard seeds1 tbsp plain chili powder1/2 cup coconut milk (optional)1/2 tbsp coriander powder1 tsp cumin powder2 sprigs Curry Leaves-1 tsp fennel powder1/2 tbsp fenugreek/halba seeds1 tablespoon Garlic paste-1 tablespoon Ginger paste-1 tenggiri/mackerel fish head – clean and chop into large pieces3 tablespoons oil (I use sun flower oil)1 tbsp onion paste1 tsp…
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  Linefish Simmered In A Spiced Coconut Gravy
  Ingredients:4 cloves garlic, peeled and crushed1 thumb-sized piece of fresh ginger, grated1 1/2 teaspoons (7.5 ml) red chilli powder1 1/2 teaspoons (7.5 ml) turmeric1 teaspoon (5 ml) salt30 grams tamarind pulp100 mls vegetable oil1 1/2 teaspoons (7.5 ml) brown mustard seeds1 1/2 teaspoons (7.5 ml) fenugreek seeds2 whole cloves3 whole white cardamom pods1 thumb-length quill…
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  Pumpkin Pecan Streusel Muffins
  Ingredients:1 tablespoon baking powder1/2 teaspoon baking soda3/4 cup firmly packed light brown sugar3/4 cup firmly packed light brown sugar1 1/2 cups canned pumpkin1 large egg1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour2 tablespoons light brown sugar2 tablespoons light brown sugar3/4 cup milk1/2 cup pecans, chopped1 3/4 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice1 cup quick-cooking oats1 pinch salt (optional)2 tablespoons unsalted…
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  Rice-less Spicy Tuna Hand Rolls
  Ingredients:•1/2 Persian Cucumber sliced into thin strips.•pickled ginger for garnish•1-2 tablespoon reduced fat Mayonnaise•reduced sodium soy sauce for dipping•1 scallion chopped into small pieces•1-2 teaspoon Sriracha chili sauce (depending upon how spicy you like)•3 sheets sushi nori; (seaweed) cut in half (Find in Whole Foods, Fairway or any local specialty market)/2 lb fresh sashimi grade…
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  Roasted Apple and Butternut Galette With Mustard-Maple Glaze
  Ingredients:2 tablespoons • dijon mustard2 tablespoons grapeseed oil (or any heat-safe cooking oil)2 tablespoons maple syrup1 medium onion, halved, then sliced thinlyfresh Parmesan or Pecorino-Romano cheese for garnish1 prepared pie crust dough, enough for crustsalt and pepper to taste2 large, tart baking apples, cored and diced into ¾ inch cubesCourse: side dish
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  Roasted Root Vegetable Galette with Chèvre and Thyme
  Ingredients:1 tsp balsamic vinegar2 carrots, peeled and cut into 1 inch piecesbunch of fresh thyme, chopped3 cloves garlic, peeled2 tbsp crumbled fresh goat cheeseolive oil2 parsnips, peeled and cut into 1 inch piecespepperpepper1 pie crust1 small red onion, cut into chunks1 rutabaga, peeled and cut into 3/4 inch piecesfreshly ground salt1 small sweet potato, peeled…
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  Roasted Tomato and Garlic Quiche
  Ingredients:1 10oz package of cherry tomatoes – cut tomatoes in half6 cloves garlic – peel and cut cloves in half1 tsp dried basil½ tsp salt¼ tsp black pepper¼ tsp Chipotle pepper (if not available may use same amount of hot pepper flakes).1 refrigerated pie crust (the kind near the canned biscuits in the grocery –…
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  Sweet Potato Casserole with Pecan Crumble Topping
  Ingredients:1/2 cup brown sugar1/2 cup brown sugar2 tablespoons butter1 egg, beaten1/2 cup evaporated milk1/3 cup flour1 orange1/2 cup pecan pieces3/4 cup sugar2 pounds sweet potatoes ( 3 cups mashed) (I used 4 large)1/2 teaspoon vanillaCourse: side dishCuisine: American
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  Tropical Food’s Trail Mix Brittle
  Ingredients:½ tsp. apple pie spice1 tbsp. baking soda1 cup brown sugar1 cup brown sugar2 tablespoons Melted Butter½ cup corn syrup2 cups Tropical Food’s Diet Delight®1 cup granulated sugar½ cup maple syrup1/4 teaspoon salt1 teaspoon Pure Vanilla Extract2 cups #waterCourse: dessert
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  Vegetable Quiche Made With Fresh Tomatoes, Spinach, Basil and Goat Cheese
  Ingredients:2 eggs, lightly beaten1 tablespoon of flour (I used Spelt)1 tablespoon chopped fresh basil1 tablespoon chopped fresh basil1/2 cup goat cheese1/3 cup slices green onionpinch of ground nutmeg1/8 teaspoon ground white pepper1 cup spinach or kale, leaves only and chopped (no stems)1/4 cup milk1 10-inch pie crustSalt to taste2 small tomatoes, finely choppedCourse: antipasti,starter,morning meal,snack,brunch,appetizer,antipasto,breakfast,hor…
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  Peri Peri Chicken and Savoury Rice
  Ingredients:1 Bell Pepper1 Bell Pepper5 Bird’s eye Chilli Pepper1 teaspoon black pepper8 Chicken Pieces½ teaspoon red chilli powder5 cloves of garlic1/2 inch of Ginger1 Seasoning Cube1 Small sized Lemon (tablespoon all the juice out)1/2 bulb of onion1 tablespoon oregano2 tablespoon paprika¼ teaspoon Red food colouring2 teaspoon salt1 Scotch Bonnet Pepper (Ata Rodo)1 Scotch Bonnet Pepper…
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  Powerhouse Almond Matcha Superfood Smoothie
  Ingredients:2 tablespoons unsalted natural almond butter2 tablespoons unsalted natural almond butter1 1/2 cups unsweetened almond milk1 medium frozen banana2 teaspoons chia seeds1 cup baby kale, packed1/2 cup frozen mango pieces1 tablespoon matcha green tea powder3/4 cup frozen pineapple1/2 teaspoon vanilla extractCourse: morning meal,brunch,beverage,breakfast,drink
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  Mango Banana Coconut Smoothie
  Ingredients:1 frozen banana (2/3 cup sliced)2/3 cup coconut milk3 pitted dates, chopped1 cup frozen mango pieces (1/2 large mango)1 teaspoon turmeric1 1/2 cups waterCourse: morning meal,brunch,beverage,breakfast,drink
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  6 Mouthwatering Parfait You Need in Your Life Right Now
  Ingredients:Peaches, slicedPistachio nuts, crumbledGreen yogurtGranolaBasil leaves, torn into small piecesBasil leaves, torn into small piecesHoneyCourse: dessert
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  Easy Naan Bread with Garlic Butter
  Ingredients:1/2 c warm (not hot) water1 tsp granulated sugar2-1/4 tsp RapidRise or Active Dry yeast2-1/2 c flour, sifted1/4 c plain yogurt1/2 tsp salt2 Tbsp olive oil, plus extra for greasing bowl1 large egg5 Tbsp salted butter1 clove garlic, mincedHandful of your favorite herbs, chopped or torn into small pieces (cilantro, parsley, mint, chives, etc)Course: fingerfood,antipasti,bread,starter,snack,appetizer,antipasto,hor…
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  Lentil Salad with Rye Berries and Sun-Dried Tomatoes
  Ingredients:baby kale leaves or other salad greens to serve2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar1/2 cup green lentils1/3 cup chopped fresh chives1/3 cup chopped fresh parsley2 tablespoons fresh thyme or 2 teaspoons dried1 clove garlic, minced1/2 teaspoon ground coriander1 jalapeño, seeded and finely chopped1 cup Puy (French) lentils1/2 teaspoon mustard powder3 1/2 tablespoons olive oilfresh cracked black pepper…