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Easy Challah Bread
Prep Time
30
minutes
minutes
Cook Time
30
minutes
minutes
Total Time
1
hour
hour
Servings
12
slices
Calories
200
This Easy Challah Bread recipe yields a soft, slightly sweet loaf perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Dry Ingredients
4
cups
bread flour
3
teaspoons
fast-action yeast
2
teaspoons
fine salt
Wet Ingredients
5
tablespoons
liquid honey
1/3
cup
light-tasting olive oil
2
large
eggs
2
large
egg yolks
2/3
cup
water
1
large
egg yolk (for glazing)
Instructions
In a large bowl, mix flour, yeast, and salt.
Add honey, olive oil, eggs, and water; mix until a dough forms.
Knead the dough on a floured surface for about 10 minutes.
Let the dough rise in a warm place until doubled in size, about 1 hour.
Braid the dough, place it on a baking sheet, and let it rise for another 30 minutes.
Brush with egg yolk and bake at 350°F (175°C) for 30 minutes.
Notes
For a richer flavor, let the dough rise overnight in the refrigerator.
Calories:
200
kcal
Cost:
$15
Course:
Bread
Cuisine:
Jewish
Keyword:
challah