Separating Challah from Dough, Part of Which is Frozen
Question
Is it possible to perform the separation of challah with a blessing if the dough is frozen afterward? Also, what is the amount of flour according to Ashkenazi custom that allows for separation with a blessing?
Answer
Hello,
If part of the dough is frozen and not left for immediate use in an amount that requires separation, the separation is done without a blessing.
The amount for separation with a blessing is from 2.250 kg of flour and above.
Source
Shulchan Aruch, Yoreh De'ah, Siman 324, Se'if 1
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