Challah Bread

Challah Bread

30 mins
Serves 2
Serves

Directions

  1. 1.

    In a large mixing bowl sift all-purpose flour, add yeast, sugar and mix. Add 1 egg, warm water and oil.

  2. 2.

    With a dough hook attachment, knead the dough on low speed for 2 minutes, then add the salt and knead 5-6 minutes more.

  3. 3.

    Shape 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.

  4. 4.

    Cut 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).

  5. 5.

    Roll each piece of dough into a long rope roughly 1-inch thick and start braid the dough as described in the video.

  6. 6.

    Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and put the loaf on top, cover with towel and let rise about an hour.

  7. 7.

    Preheat oven to 360f/180c

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    Brush with beaten egg and sprinkle with sesame seeds (optional).

  9. 9.

    Bake 20-30 minutes until the top browns to a rich golden color (depends on loaf size).

  10. 10.

    Let cool at least 30 minutes.

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Ingredients

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

Equipment

large mixing bowl dough hook attachment oiled bowl towel baking sheet parchment paper knife

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