Best 5 Happy Chanukah Bread Machine Challah Recipes

In the spirit of Hanukkah, also known as the Festival of Lights, we embark on a culinary journey to explore the delightful flavors of Challah, a traditional Jewish bread. It is a unique braided bread often prepared to celebrate Shabbat and Jewish holidays. This article offers two enticing recipes for Challah: one for those with a bread machine and another for those who prefer a more hands-on approach. Whether you're a seasoned baker seeking to expand your repertoire or a novice eager to delve into the world of bread-making, these recipes will guide you towards creating the perfect Challah.

The bread machine Challah recipe is a hassle-free method that requires minimal effort. Simply gather the ingredients, add them to your bread machine, select the appropriate setting, and let the machine do the rest. The result is a soft, fluffy Challah with a golden-brown crust that is sure to impress your family and friends.

For those who prefer a more traditional approach, the manual Challah recipe provides detailed instructions for mixing, kneading, and braiding the dough. With step-by-step guidance, you'll learn the art of creating this symbolic bread, from measuring the ingredients to achieving the perfect golden-brown color in the oven.

Whether you choose the convenience of a bread machine or the satisfaction of manual bread-making, these recipes will empower you to craft a delicious and meaningful Challah that embodies the spirit of Hanukkah. So, gather your ingredients, preheat your oven, and let's embark on this culinary adventure together!

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

BREAD MACHINE CHALLAH

Bread Machine Challah image

Talk about a crowd-pleaser! This beautiful braided bread makes a statement. The challah bread recipe makes lovely bread that is slightly sweet and nicely tender.

Provided by Marsha Perry

Categories Bread Machine Recipes

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

½ cups water
3 eggs (beaten, use large eggs)
¼ cup canola oil
¼ cup sugar
1 teaspoon salt
3 ½ cups bread flour
2 teaspoons active dry yeast
1 egg yolk
1 Tablespoon water
1 pinch salt

Steps:

This recipe is for a two-pound machine. Use the dough setting.
Follow the instructions that came with your bread machine in terms of which ingredients to put in the bread machine first. (I use a Zojirushi bread machine and with that, I add the liquids first.) Use the dough setting.
Check the dough after five or ten minutes of kneading. You'll want the dough to form a smooth, round ball. However, if it's a little wet, don't worry about it.
If the dough is too dry add liquid a teaspoon at a time until the dough balls up. If really too wet, add flour a tablespoon at a time until it looks as expected.
When the dough is done put it on a lightly floured board.
Note that the dough will be very sticky. I used a bench scraper to help me work with the dough. It helped me a lot!
Divide the dough into three equal sections. Make each section into a ball and put it onto a cookie sheet covered with parchment paper. Cover the dough with a clean, lightweight kitchen towel. Let the dough rest for 10 minutes.
After the dough has rested, roll each ball into a rope.
My dough ropes were about 16 inches long. The next time I make challah bread, I'm going to make them longer.
Take the dough rope on the right and pass it over the center rope That dough rope is the new center rope. Then take the rope on the left and pass it over the center rope. It's now the center rope. Repeat until you get to the end of the dough ropes.
Tuck the ends underneath. Move the braided bread to a cookie sheet that's been greased or covered with parchment paper.
Cover the bread with a clean, lightweight kitchen towel and let the bread rise for an hour
Remove the towel. Brush the bread with the egg wash.
Bake the bread in a 350-degree oven for 30 to 35 minutes. If the bread starts to get too brown you may want to put a sheet of foil over it for the last 10 to 15 minutes of baking.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 288 kcal, Carbohydrate 42 g, Protein 9 g, Fat 9 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, TransFat 1 g, Cholesterol 76 mg, Sodium 288 mg, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 6 g, UnsaturatedFat 7 g, ServingSize 1 serving

BREAD MACHINE CHALLAH II

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Absolutely delicious. I have a two pound bread machine and use it to make the Challah dough. It freezes well.

Provided by MARYLYN PISSERI

Categories Bread Yeast Bread Recipes Egg Challah Recipes

Time 55m

Yield 20

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

1 cup warm water
½ cup white sugar
1 tablespoon honey
½ cup vegetable oil
2 ½ teaspoons salt
2 large eggs eggs, room temperature
4 cups bread flour
2 ¼ teaspoons bread machine yeast
1 egg, beaten
1 tablespoon water

Steps:

Place warm water, sugar, honey, vegetable oil, salt, 2 eggs, flour and yeast in the pan of the bread machine in the order recommended by the manufacturer. Select Dough cycle; press Start.
After the machine is done, take the dough out, and place it on a very lightly floured board, punch the dough down, and let rest for 5 minutes.
Divide the dough in half. Then divide into 3 equal pieces, roll into ropes about 12 to 14 inches, and braid into a loaf. Do the same with the remaining other half. Gently put the loaves on a greased cookie sheet, mist with water, cover loosely with plastic wrap, and let rise for 1 to 1 1/2 hours in a warm, draft free place, until double in size.
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). In a small bowl, beat together 1 egg and 1 tablespoon water.
Brush risen loaves with egg mixture. Bake in preheated oven for about 20 to 25 minutes. If it begins to brown too soon, cover with foil.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 181.7 calories, Carbohydrate 26 g, Cholesterol 27.9 mg, Fat 6.7 g, Fiber 0.8 g, Protein 4.4 g, SaturatedFat 1.2 g, Sodium 302 mg, Sugar 6 g

BREAD MACHINE CHALLAH I

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Easy recipe for challah or egg bread using a bread machine. I use the light setting on my bread machine.

Provided by Suzy

Categories Bread Yeast Bread Recipes Egg Challah Recipes

Time 3h5m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 7

Ingredients

¾ cup milk
2 eggs
3 tablespoons margarine
3 cups bread flour
¼ cup white sugar
1 ½ teaspoons salt
1 ½ teaspoons active dry yeast

Steps:

Add ingredients to the pan of the bread machine in the order suggested by the manufacturer.
Select Basic Bread and Light Crust settings. Start.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 184.4 calories, Carbohydrate 30 g, Cholesterol 32.2 mg, Fat 4.4 g, Fiber 0.9 g, Protein 5.9 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Sodium 340.6 mg, Sugar 5.1 g

BREAD MACHINE CHALLAH

Bread Machine Challah image

Adapted from my mother-in-law's challah recipe.

Provided by Kathie Carr

Categories Other Breads

Time 1h30m

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

1 1/4 c warm water
5 large egg yolks
1 tsp salt
1/3 c oil
4 1/4 c bread flour
1/2 c sugar
1 Tbsp active dry yeast for bread machine
1 c raisins or chopped apricots
1 large egg, slightly beaten
2 Tbsp poppy seeds or sesame seeds for top of loaf

Steps:

1. Follow directions for making dough in your bread machine. Using first 7 ingredients layer them in bread machine pan. Turn on machine. Add raisins or apricots when dough begins to form.
2. When dough cycle is complete remove dough from machine. Divide in 2 halves. From each half form 3 ropes. Braid 3 ropes into a loaf. Repeat with second 3 ropes. Place loaves on greased cookie sheet. Cover. Let dough rise in a warm place for about 30 minutes.
3. Brush the challah with the beaten egg. Sprinkle with the sesame seeds, poppy seeds, or a combination of both. Bake for 30 minutes. Cool on a wire rack.

BREAD MACHINE HONEY WHOLE WHEAT CHALLAH

Bread Machine Honey Whole Wheat Challah image

We make this every week in our house. People keep asking for the recipe -- we think they're impressed to find a healthy challah that also tastes great! It resembles actual bread more than cake. Just throw the ingredients into a bread machine with a "dough" cycle, braid, & bake!

Provided by Rachel Leah D

Categories Yeast Breads

Time 45m

Yield 3 medium-sized challah loaves, 15 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

1 1/2 cups water
1 egg
1 egg white
2 tablespoons olive oil (this is equivalent to 1/6 cup)
3 tablespoons honey (measure using the same spoon as the olive oil so it doesn't stick!)
1 tablespoon sugar
4 3/4 cups whole wheat flour
2 teaspoons active dry yeast (or one 1/4 oz. packet)
1/8 teaspoon salt
1 additional egg (optional)
sesame seeds (optional)

Steps:

Add water, eggs, olive oil, honey, sugar, and flour to the bread machine bowl in that order.
Make a well on top of the flour mound and add the yeast.
Add salt along the side of the flour mound.
Set your bread maker to run a "dough" cycle.
Remove dough and braid challah (this is the fun part! See http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q0kf0MFRpXg for instructions.).
(Optional) For a professional look, coat the braided challah with egg using a basting brush, and sprinkle sesame seeds on top.
Bake at 325 F for 30-40 minutes.

Tips:

Use a bread machine with a dough setting and a delay timer. This will allow you to prepare the dough the night before and have fresh challah in the morning.
If you don't have a bread machine, you can make the dough by hand. Just be sure to knead it for at least 5 minutes, or until it is smooth and elastic.
Let the dough rise in a warm place for at least 1 hour, or until it has doubled in size. This will help the challah to be light and fluffy.
Before baking, brush the challah with an egg wash made from 1 egg beaten with 1 tablespoon of water. This will give the challah a golden brown crust.
Bake the challah in a preheated oven at 350 degrees Fahrenheit for 30-35 minutes, or until it is golden brown and cooked through.

Conclusion:

Challah is a delicious and versatile bread that can be enjoyed for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. It is also a popular choice for holiday meals. With a little planning and effort, you can easily make your own challah at home. So next time you're looking for a special bread to serve your family and friends, give this recipe a try.