CHALLAH (BRAIDED EGG BREAD)
Challah bread is one of the most satisfying things I make. I usually knead it in my Kenwood mixer, but there's nothing like kneading by hand to help relieve stress.
Provided by Mirj2338
Categories Breads
Time 4h
Yield 4 medium challahs
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Mix together 2 1/2 cups flour with the sugar (honey), salt and yeast.
- There is no need to dissolve the yeast first.
- Add the water and oil.
- Mix in 4 eggs.
- Beat in another 1 1/2 cups of flour very well.
- Add 4-5 cups of flour, until a very soft dough is formed.
- Knead for about 10 minutes.
- If using the dough hook, knead for about 7 minutes.
- Let rise for 1-2 hours until doubled in size.
- Alternately, let rise in the refrigerator overnight and then let warm to room temperature for about 1 or 2 hours.
- Decide how many challahs you want, how many strands you want to braid in each.
- Make a dough ball for each strand; roll them into ropes and braid.
- Let rise covered for 1/2-1 hour.
- Beat the remaining egg and brush on the challah.
- Bake in a preheated oven at 325 F (150 C) for 30 minutes.
- Apply egg wash once more and bake for another 30 minutes at 350 F (175 C).
- This dough is enough for 4 medium sized challahs.
- You can really let your imagination run rampant here, making intricate braids, placing the braids in a loaf pan, even then winding them into a circle.
- You can add about 1/4 cup of raisins to the dough, but we leave them out.
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Meseret Asmamaw
[email protected]This challah is delicious! I'm definitely going to make it again.
YOUSSƒòF mohamed
[email protected]This is the best challah recipe I've ever tried. It's so soft and fluffy.
Vocally Musiq
[email protected]I've been making this challah for years and it's always a hit at parties. Everyone loves it!
Liam Qualle
[email protected]This recipe is perfect for beginners! I'm so glad I found it.
Rabina Yadav
[email protected]This challah is a bit too sweet for my taste. I'll try reducing the amount of sugar next time.
MD.Esmail Hussain
[email protected]I've tried this recipe several times and I can never get the challah to rise properly. What am I doing wrong?
Daisy Smith
[email protected]This recipe is a bit time-consuming, but it's worth the effort. The challah is absolutely delicious!
SABA HAIR EXTENSIONS “Tigist L” lambrecht
[email protected]I love this recipe! It's so easy to follow and the challah always turns out perfect.
Sanghar Walay
[email protected]This challah is so good! I've been making it for years and it's always a crowd-pleaser.
karthik G
[email protected]I used this recipe to make challah for the first time and it turned out so well! I'm so glad I found this recipe.
Axel Ramirez
[email protected]I've made this challah several times now and it's always a hit! It's the perfect bread for Shabbat dinner.
Mcc Back
[email protected]This recipe is too complicated. I'm a beginner baker and I couldn't follow the instructions.
Prashant Lama
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly, but my challah didn't turn out as golden as the picture. What did I do wrong?
Tyreek Welcome
[email protected]I'm not Jewish, but I love challah bread. This recipe is a great way to make it at home.
Chris Rivers
[email protected]This challah is delicious! I've tried many different recipes over the years, but this one is by far the best.
Arafat Khan
[email protected]I was a bit hesitant to try making challah at home, but this recipe made it so easy! The instructions were clear and concise, and the bread turned out perfect.
Karina Martinez
[email protected]This challah recipe is a keeper! The bread turned out beautifully golden and fluffy, with a slightly sweet and eggy flavor. My family loved it!