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Hanukkah Challah Baking Class

Learn to bake traditional challah from scratch in this hands-on Hanukkah workshop. Practice kneading, proofing, multi-strand braiding, and shaping a menorah centerpiece before baking your golden, sesame-topped loaf to take home.

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  • 118 W 22nd St, New York, NY
  • 2 hours & 30 minutes

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Wed. Dec 2, 2026, 11am ET


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Description

Master the timeless art of traditional Jewish bread baking in this hands-on workshop at NY Cake Academy!

In this warm, celebratory class, you'll learn how to mix, knead, proof, and braid rich egg challah dough from scratch, shaping it into stunning Hanukkah menorah and braided centerpiece loaves sprinkled with sesame seeds. Guided step-by-step by our expert baking instructors, you will learn essential yeast bread fundamentals—from kneading rich dough to the ideal elasticity and proofing to perfection, to mastering intricate multi-strand braiding techniques and constructing a magnificent menorah-shaped challah.

What You'll Learn & Do

  • Traditional Challah Dough: Secrets to mixing, kneading, and proofing an enriched egg challah dough for a soft, pillowy crumb and golden crust.
  • Multi-Strand Braid & Menorah Shaping: Mastering strand rolling and multi-strand braiding techniques to build a multi-branched menorah shape complete with individual braided candles and a central shamash.
  • Egg Wash & Seed Garnishing: Applying rich egg washes for a glossy golden finish and garnishing with toasted sesame seeds for texture and flavor.
  • Baking & Proofing Timing: Managing proofing times and oven temperatures to ensure a golden, evenly baked loaf that holds its intricate shape.

Course Details & What's Included

  • Duration: 2.5 Hours
  • Age Requirement: Ages 12+ (Ages 8–11 welcome when accompanied by a paying adult)
  • Skill Level: All levels welcome (Beginner-Friendly)
  • Included: All raw ingredients, baking sheets, egg washes, sesame seeds, packaging, and a comprehensive recipe packet with step-by-step instructions for easy home bread baking.
  • Take Home: A bakery box packed with your freshly baked handcrafted Hanukkah menorah challah to take home and share with family!
School Notes: Please note, if you require a gluten free option for your baking class, you must alert the school in advance and there will be a +$15 fee applied for each gluten free substitute which will be collected directly by the school. Please contact them or CourseHorse to arrange this.

Refund Policy

Classes are not eligible for refunds, however classes are transferable.

  • Students may reschedule their class to an alternative date up to 4 business days prior to the class date for in-person classes.
  • All deposits & fees are forfeited for no shows.
  • We do not provide make-up classes.

The school reserve the right to cancel a class due to low enrollment up to 48 hours before the class date. The school reserve the right to change class schedules. If for any reason the school should cancel a class, a full refund will be offered to the student. However, we do not accept responsibility for any other expenses incurred such as hotel or airline cancellation penalties.

Cancellations or changes can be made through email at [email protected]. Please be sure to include the full name of the registered student, and class registration confirmation.

If a class is cancelled due to inclement weather, or other circumstance beyond our control (facility issues, power outages, etc.), we will contact you with as much advanced notice as possible by email or telephone, and issue you a refund to the original form of payment. We will make every effort to run the class as long as it is safe to do so. If we make the decision to run a class during inclement weather and you make the decision not to come, you will not be able to get a refund, we will offer only a credit for future use.

Credits are valid for a 12 month period of time.

In any event where a customer wants to cancel their enrollment and is eligible for a full refund, a 5% processing fee will be deducted from the refund amount.

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