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The Simple Challah
Prep Time
30
minutes
minutes
Cook Time
30
minutes
minutes
Total Time
2
hours
hours
Servings
12
slices
Calories
150
This traditional Jewish bread is soft, slightly sweet, and perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Wet Ingredients
1
cup
lukewarm water
2
teaspoons
active dry or instant yeast
Dry Ingredients
4
cups
all-purpose flour
1/4
cup
granulated sugar
2
teaspoons
salt
2
large
eggs
1
large
egg yolk (reserve the white for the egg wash)
1/4
cup
neutral-flavored vegetable oil
Instructions
Combine yeast and warm water; let foam for 5-10 minutes.
Sift dry ingredients in a stand mixer bowl.
Add wet ingredients and whisk to combine.
Knead dough with a mixer for 6-8 minutes; let rise until doubled.
Braid the dough, let rise again, then brush with egg wash.
Bake at 350°F for 30 minutes; cool before serving.
Notes
For a sweeter bread, consider adding honey or raisins.
Calories:
150
kcal
Cost:
$15
Course:
Bread
Cuisine:
Jewish
Keyword:
challah