Challah is the most important bread on the Jewish holiday table and is beloved by Sunday morning French toast makers everywhere. In this hands-on class, students will learn the surprising origin behind the gorgeous, braided bread (teaser: it has to do with medieval German lore, witches and potatoes), and examine its evolution throughout history. Then, they will get elbow deep in flour while preparing three distinct takes on traditional challah as well as a variety of spreads and jams served on Jewish tables around the world. Led by author Leah Koenig, the class will feature several dishes from Koenig's most recent book, “The Jewish Cookbook” (Phaidon, 2019), a 400-recipe collection that explores Jewish cuisine from across the globe.

Each ticket purchase includes a copy of “The Jewish Cookbook.”

Recipes in this class include:

• Pan de Calabaza (Sephardic Pumpkin Challah)
• Apple Butter Challah
• Berches (German Potato Challah)
• A variety of spreads:
• Hungarian Chopped Egg and Onion
• Matbucha (Tomato-Pepper Relish)
• Tahini-Honey Spread
• Lekvar (Prune Butter)

Leah Koenig's writing and recipes have appeared in The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, New York Magazine's Grub Street, Saveur, Epicurious, Food52, TASTE, Departures and Tablet magazine, among other publications. She is the author of six cookbooks, including the recently released “The Jewish Cookbook” as well as “Modern Jewish Cooking” and “The Little Book of Jewish Feasts.” In addition to writing, Koenig leads cooking demonstrations and classes all over the world. She lives in Brooklyn, New York, with her husband and two kids.

FAQs

What are my transport/parking options getting to the event?

Parking garages:

• Boston Harbor Garage (known as the Aquarium Garage)
• 75 State Street

Trains

• Aquarium stop on the Blue Line
• State Street on Blue and Orange Line
• Government Center on the Blue and Green Lines
• Haymarket on the Orange and Green Lines, and multiple bus lines

Bus Lines

• 4, 92, 93, 352, 354

The entrance to our school is directly across from 49 India Street.

Where can I contact the organizer with any questions?

cookingschool@177milkstreet.com

Is my registration/ticket refundable or transferrable?

Yes. Tickets are refundable up to seven days before an event and transferable to another student at any time. Within seven days of the event, we do not offer refunds.

Is this a hands-on or demonstration event?

This is a hands-on cooking class.

Is dinner included?

No. We will taste, experiment and eat plenty of baked goods and their accompaniments during class but this class does not end with a sit-down dinner.

Are children allowed?

Children 11-17 are allowed to participate if they attend and cook with an adult parent or guardian. The minor and the adult must each have a ticket to the class.