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Must one separate challah before or after the dough rises?

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Question

Is challah separation done before or after the dough rises? May you merit to do many mitzvot!!!

Answer

Greetings,
 
One may separate challah immediately after kneading the dough, and there is no need to wait for the dough to rise.

Sources: See Shulchan Aruch Yoreh De'ah (Section 328, Paragraph 3). Also refer to the book Ashrei Ha'ish, Part Yoreh De'ah, Section 2, Paragraph 2.
 
Best wishes,
 
Hillel Meirs

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