Challah Bread

30 mins
Serves 2
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Directions

  1. 1In a large mixing bowl sift all-purpose flour, add yeast, sugar and mix. Add 1 egg, warm water and oil.
  2. 2In a large mixing bowl sift all-purpose flour, add yeast, sugar and mix. Add 1 egg, warm water and oil.
  3. 3In a large mixing bowl sift all-purpose flour, add yeast, sugar and mix. Add 1 egg, warm water and oil.
  4. 4With a dough hook attachment, knead the dough on low speed for 2 minutes, then add the salt and knead 5-6 minutes more.
  5. 5With a dough hook attachment, knead the dough on low speed for 2 minutes, then add the salt and knead 5-6 minutes more.
  6. 6With a dough hook attachment, knead the dough on low speed for 2 minutes, then add the salt and knead 5-6 minutes more.
  7. 7Shape a ball from the dough and place in an oiled bowl, cover with a towel or plastic wrap. Let the dough rise about an hour (until double in size) in a warm place.
  8. 8Shape a ball from the dough and place in an oiled bowl, cover with a towel or plastic wrap. Let the dough rise about an hour (until double in size) in a warm place.
  9. 9Shape a ball from the dough and place in an oiled bowl, cover with a towel or plastic wrap. Let the dough rise about an hour (until double in size) in a warm place.
  10. 10Cut the dough in half and each half cut into 3 (if you want 2 medium challahs) or just cut all the dough into 3 pieces (if you want 1 large challah).
  11. 11Cut the dough in half and each half cut into 3 (if you want 2 medium challahs) or just cut all the dough into 3 pieces (if you want 1 large challah).
  12. 12Cut the dough in half and each half cut into 3 (if you want 2 medium challahs) or just cut all the dough into 3 pieces (if you want 1 large challah).
  13. 13Roll each piece of dough into a long rope roughly 1-inch thick and start braid the dough as described in the video.
  14. 14Roll each piece of dough into a long rope roughly 1-inch thick and start braid the dough as described in the video.
  15. 15Roll each piece of dough into a long rope roughly 1-inch thick and start braid the dough as described in the video.
  16. 16Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and put the loaf on top, cover with towel and let rise about an hour.
  17. 17Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and put the loaf on top, cover with towel and let rise about an hour.
  18. 18Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and put the loaf on top, cover with towel and let rise about an hour.
  19. 19Preheat oven to 360f/180c
  20. 20Preheat oven to 360f/180c
  21. 21Preheat oven to 360f/180c
  22. 22Brush with beaten egg and sprinkle with sesame seeds (optional).
  23. 23Brush with beaten egg and sprinkle with sesame seeds (optional).
  24. 24Brush with beaten egg and sprinkle with sesame seeds (optional).
  25. 25Bake 20-30 minutes until the top browns to a rich golden color (depends on loaf size).
  26. 26Bake 20-30 minutes until the top browns to a rich golden color (depends on loaf size).
  27. 27Bake 20-30 minutes until the top browns to a rich golden color (depends on loaf size).
  28. 28Let cool at least 30 minutes.
  29. 29Let cool at least 30 minutes.
  30. 30Let cool at least 30 minutes.

Ingredients

  • 3.5 cups all-purpose flour
  • 3.5 cups all-purpose flour
  • 3.5 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tbsp instant dry yeast
  • 1 tbsp instant dry yeast
  • 1 tbsp instant dry yeast
  • 3.5 tbsp white sugar
  • 3.5 tbsp white sugar
  • 3.5 tbsp white sugar
  • 2 eggs
  • 2 eggs
  • 2 eggs
  • 0.25 cup canola oil
  • 0.25 cup canola oil
  • 0.25 cup canola oil
  • 1 cup warm water
  • 1 cup warm water
  • 1 cup warm water
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp salt

Equipment

large mixing bowldough hook attachmentoiled bowltowelbaking sheetparchment paperknife