My Favorite Challah
Challah is a traditional Jewish bread that is typically braided and eaten on the Sabbath and holidays. It is often enjoyed with butter or as a base for sandwiches.
This is vegetarian recipe. Dish can be prepared in 120 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 7.
My Favorite Challah
Ingredients
Instructions
-
In a large bowl, combine the warm water, yeast, and sugar. Let it sit for 5 minutes until frothy.
-
In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour and salt.
-
Add the eggs and vegetable oil to the yeast mixture. Mix well.
-
Gradually add the flour mixture to the wet ingredients, stirring until a dough forms.
-
Knead the dough on a lightly floured surface for about 5 minutes until smooth and elastic.
-
Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover with a clean kitchen towel, and let it rise in a warm place for 1 hour, or until doubled in size.
-
Punch down the dough and divide it into 3 equal portions. Roll each portion into a long rope.
-
Braid the ropes together and place the braided loaf on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
-
Cover the loaf with a clean kitchen towel and let it rise for another 30 minutes.
-
Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
-
Brush the loaf with beaten egg for a shiny finish.
-
Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the challah is golden brown.
-
Remove from the oven and let it cool on a wire rack before serving.
Nutrition Facts
Servings 8
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 230kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 5g8%
- Total Carbohydrate 40g14%
- Sugars 8g
- Protein 7g15%
* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.
