Twisted

Twisted features over 60 sweet and savory recipes for challah, babka, and other braided breads from challah creator Mandy Silverman (aka Mandylicious).

“The cookbook we all knead! Taking Judaism’s favorite bread (sit back down, bagel) and giving it a fun twist, this cookbook is filled with the most creative and delicious challah recipes you’ll ever bake.”   ―Nikki Schreiber, @humansofjudaism

“Whether readers are looking for a dependable challah recipe to master or creative new ways to reinvent it, Twisted is an all-encompassing challah handbook that delivers on all fronts.”   —Fleishigs Magazine

You’ve never seen a challah cookbook like this before!

Inside Twisted, you’ll find more than 60 sweet and savory recipes that celebrate both the tradition and endless possibilities of challah and babka. Alongside traditional recipes and techniques, you’ll discover imaginative creations like Korean Hot Dog Challah, Pulled BBQ Brisket Challah, Brown Sugar Cinnamon Pop-Tart Challah, Strawberry Lemonade Babka, and Rainbow Cake Batter Monkey Bread.

Known to her community as Mandylicious, Mandy Silverman has spent more than a decade inspiring thousands of people to see challah differently. By pairing traditional techniques with unexpected flavors, she has helped a new generation of bakers discover just how versatile challah can be, including many who never thought challah was for them.

With full-color photography, step-by-step instructions, and endless inspiration for fillings, toppings, and twists, Twisted gives you the tools to create breads that are as impressive as they are delicious.

Inside, you’ll find:

• Sweet and savory challah recipes

• Babkas, monkey breads, pull-aparts, and more

• Creative fillings, swirls, toppings, and stuffings

• Dips, glazes, spreads, and accompaniments

• Detailed braiding and shaping instructions

• Recipes for both first-time and experienced bakers

Rooted in Jewish tradition and open to everyone, Twisted will change the way you think about challah.