Twisted

Twisted features over 60 sweet and savory recipes for challah, babka, and other braided breads.

Bring fresh fun to the timeless tradition of challah and babka as you twist and bake your way through over 60 sweet and savory recipes.

In Twisted, the renowned queen of challah, Mandy Silverman, is your guide to the delectable possibilities of challah, babka, and other twisty breads. Illustrated with mouthwatering photographs for each recipe, this innovative cookbook shows you how to elevate your baking skills and make professional-quality breads at home. With yummy stuffings, enticing dips, and inventive toppings, these easy-to-make recipes put a delicious twist on classic bakes and include a variety of tantalizing treats, such as:

• Brown Sugar Cinnamon Pop Tart Challah
  
  
• Pulled BBQ Brisket Challah
  
  
• Korean Hot Dog Challah
  
  
• Rainbow Cake Batter Monkey Bread
  
  
• Kung Pao Cashew Challah
  
  
• Strawberry Lemonade Babka
  
  
• And many more!
  
  

Mandy Silverman’s approachable voice and step-by-step tips combine new flavors and techniques to inspire both novices and seasoned bakers. No matter your background, ethnicity, or religion, you can delight in these delectable breads that stretch tradition!

About the Author

Mandy Silverman founded Mandylicious Challah out of her home in Sharon, MA, in 2013. In addition to selling challah and teaching classes, she shares her recipes and tips on her popular Instagram account, @mandyliciouschallah, to support others who want to make their own challah and babka. To date, she has created almost 500 unique challah and babka recipes.

Drawing wisdom from her own missteps to craft a simple and approachable recipe, and fearlessly combining it with an array of flavors, she has brought the art of crafting challah to a new generation of bakers, igniting a vibrant resurgence of this time-honored tradition.

Mandy spends much of her days responding to messages from people who are having “challah emergencies” or seeking advice, and particularly enjoys the time she takes almost every Friday to feature the pictures of her followers’ success stories in her Instagram stories.