The Size of Dough for Separating Challah
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Question
What is the size of the piece that should be taken for separating challah?
Answer
According to the basic law, any size can be taken, but the Rema wrote that it is customary to take the size of a k'zayit. However, this applies when separating challah with a blessing. If separating challah without a blessing, one can be lenient with less than a k'zayit. Nonetheless, some have written that if one cannot burn the challah, it is preferable to separate less than a k'zayit, as the mitzvah of burning may not apply to less than a k'zayit.
Source
Azmera Lishmach (6)