Most Amazing Challah

Challah is a traditional Jewish bread that is typically eaten on Sabbath and other holidays. It is often braided and has a rich, slightly sweet flavor.

This is vegetarian recipe. Dish can be prepared in 180 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 8.

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Most Amazing Challah

Cooking Method: Baking Cuisine: Jewish Courses: Any, Bread, Pastry Recipe Keys: Vegetarian

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 30 min Cook Time 30 min Rest Time 120 min Total Time 3 hrs

Servings: 8 Calories: 2000

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 4 cup All-purpose flour
• 2 tablespoon Sugar
• 2 teaspoon Active dry yeast
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 2 large Eggs
• 2 tablespoon Vegetable oil
• 1 cup Warm water
• 1 for brushing Egg yolk

Instructions

1. In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour, sugar, yeast, and salt.
2. In a separate bowl, whisk together the eggs, vegetable oil, and warm water.
3. Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients, mixing well until a dough forms.
4. Knead the dough on a floured surface for about 5-7 minutes, until smooth and elastic.
5. Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover with a damp cloth, and let it rise in a warm place for 1 hour.
6. Punch down the dough and divide it into 3 equal parts.
7. Roll each part into a long rope and braid them together.
8. Transfer the braided dough to a greased baking sheet and cover it with a damp cloth. Let it rise for another 1 hour.
9. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
10. Brush the challah with beaten egg yolk.
11. Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until golden brown.
12. Remove from the oven and let it cool before serving.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 8

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 250kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 5g8%

Total Carbohydrate 45g15%

Sugars 8g

Protein 6g12%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.