Next Up How to Make Challah Crowns Save Collection Share Learn how to make homemade challah bread with Food Network Kitchens' step-by-step instructions. 1 / 4 Challah Crowns Challah Crowns is the perfect bread for any occasion, dinnertime or holidays! get the recipe More photos after this Ad 2 / 4 Tip #1 To shape a challah loaf, place one end of the dough on a piece of parchment and rotate the paper to make an even coil. More photos after this Ad 3 / 4 Tip #2 Lightly stretch the end of the dough and moisten it with water. Gently press the end into the side to seal the loaf. More photos after this Ad 4 / 4 Tip #3 Bread is done when it is 190 degrees inside. It may seem odd to take a loaf's temperature, but it is a sure way to know it's ready.