Description
Learn how to make delicious homemade Challah Bread, a traditional Jewish bread that’s perfect for any occasion. This recipe yields a beautifully braided loaf with a golden crust and soft, fluffy interior.
Ingredients
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Dough:
- 4 cups all-purpose flour (plus more as needed)
- 1 packet (2 1/4 tsp) active dry yeast
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 3/4 cup warm water (110°F/43°C)
- 1/4 cup vegetable oil
- 2 large eggs
- 1 1/4 teaspoons salt
Egg Wash:
- 1 egg yolk
- 1 tablespoon water
- Sesame or poppy seeds (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the Dough: Combine warm water, sugar, and yeast. Add oil, eggs, salt, and gradually incorporate flour. Knead until smooth.
- Rise the Dough: Let the dough rise until doubled in size, then shape into a braid.
- Second Rise: Let the braid rise until puffy.
- Preheat and Bake: Brush with egg wash, sprinkle seeds, and bake until golden brown.
- Cool and Serve: Cool on a wire rack before slicing.
Notes
- This bread freezes well—wrap tightly once cooled.
- For a slightly sweeter version, increase sugar to 1/3 cup.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Bread
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Jewish
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 170 mg
- Fat: 5 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 28 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 35 mg
