Sweet Challah Bread
Challah bread is traditionally eaten on the Jewish Sabbath and holidays.
This is vegetarian recipe. Dish can be prepared in 180 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 11.
Sweet Challah Bread
Ingredients
Instructions
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In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour, sugar, yeast, and salt.
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In a separate bowl, whisk together the eggs, vegetable oil, water, and vanilla extract.
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Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and mix until a dough forms.
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Knead the dough on a floured surface for about 5 minutes, or until smooth and elastic.
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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.
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Punch down the dough and knead in the raisins.
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Divide the dough into 3 equal parts and braid them together.
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Place the braided dough on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
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Cover the dough with a clean kitchen towel and let it rise for another 1 hour.
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Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
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In a small bowl, whisk together the egg yolk and water.
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Brush the top of the dough with the egg wash.
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Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until golden brown.
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Let the bread cool before serving.
Nutrition Facts
Servings 8
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 250kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 8g13%
- Total Carbohydrate 40g14%
- Sugars 12g
- Protein 6g12%
* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.
