Phase 1 — now serving San Francisco
Healing Challahs

Baker's Toolkit

Everything you need to bake and deliver your first challah, start to finish.

Five steps

    Step 1

    Unbox your kit

    Flour, sugar, yeast, oil, salt, parchment paper, your recipe card, an egg-wash brush, two breast cancer pins, and a Mishebayrach card are all inside.

    Step 2

    Mix and knead

    Combine the kit ingredients with your own eggs and water, then knead until smooth and elastic.

    Step 3

    Let it rise, then braid

    Give the dough time to rise, then braid it — a simple three-strand braid is plenty.

    Step 4

    Egg wash and bake

    Brush with egg wash using the silicone brush from your kit, then bake until deep golden brown.

    Step 5

    Sign the card and deliver

    Sign the preprinted Mishebayrach card, and deliver according to the recipient’s stated preference — porch drop-off or in person.

Recipe card

From your kit

  • Flour, sugar, yeast, oil, and salt (pre-measured)

You'll also need

  • 3 eggs
  • Water
  • A mixing bowl, measuring cup, baking sheet, and an oven
  1. Dissolve the yeast in warm water and let it foam for a few minutes.
  2. Whisk 2 of the eggs with the oil, then combine with the flour, sugar, salt, and yeast mixture.
  3. Knead until smooth and elastic, about 8–10 minutes by hand.
  4. Let rise, covered, until doubled — about 1–1.5 hours.
  5. Divide and braid, then let rise again for 30–45 minutes.
  6. Brush with the remaining egg (beaten) using your kit's brush.
  7. Bake at 350°F (175°C) until deep golden brown, 25–30 minutes.

The Mishebayrach card

Your kit includes a preprinted Mishebayrach — a traditional Jewish prayer for healing. Sign it before you deliver; it's often the most meaningful part of the kit for the person receiving it.

Delivery-day tips

  • Check the recipient's stated delivery preference — porch drop-off or in person — and respect it.
  • Keep it low-contact and brief if you're meeting in person.
  • If you can't deliver yourself, a delivery volunteer can help — they are not background-checked, so the same low-contact approach applies.