The Challah Lady

Freezing Your Challah

 

To maintain peak freshness, wrap each Challah in at least 3 layers of plastic wrap, making sure you keep out as much air as possible. (Doing this before putting another layer on protects the Challah against freezer burn and freezer odors as well as maintain its original flavor and texture)

 

Place wrapped Challah in a large freezer bag, or in tightly wrapped heavy-duty aluminum foil -- again, making sure you remove as much air as possible.

 

Freeze up to 3 months.

 

 

It's best to defrost Challah as slowly as

possible for peak flavor and texture. 

 

To Thaw: Remove Challah from freezer and leave at room temperature for up to six hours.

 

Alternately, place Challah in the refrigerator for up to 12 hours. Always leave Challah wrapped as it thaws.

 

Challah can be kept frozen for up to 3 months.

 

To Reheat Your Thawed Challah:

 

Remove plastic wrap.

 

Heat thawed Challah in a preheated 300 degree Fahrenheit oven after taking off the plastic wrap and rewrapping it entirely in foil (to maintain the moisture content).  *If the Challah was already wrapped in foil, use it. 

 

The Challah should be fully heated and ready to serve in about 10 to 20 minutes, depending on the size and type.