ALMOST GRANDMOTHER'S CHALLAH
Provided by Arthur Wenner
Categories Bread Egg Bake Purim Rosh Hashanah/Yom Kippur Kosher Bon Appétit California
Yield Makes 2 loaves
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Combine 1/2 cup warm water, yeast and 1 tablespoon sugar in large glass measuring cup and stir until yeast dissolves. Let yeast mixture stand at room temperature until foamy, about 10 minutes.
- In large bowl of heavy-duty mixer fitted with whisk attachment, beat 5 eggs until blended. Add oil, salt and 3/4 cup sugar and beat until pale yellow and slightly thickened, about 4 minutes. Beat in 2/3 cup warm water. Add yeast mixture and beat until blended. Remove whisk and fit mixer with dough hook. Add enough flour 1 cup at a time to form smooth dough, beating well after each addition. Beat on medium speed until smooth and elastic, about 5 minutes, adding flour by tablespoonfuls if sticky. Turn out onto floured surface and knead 2 minutes.
- Lightly oil large bowl. Add dough, turning to coat with oil. Cover with plastic wrap, then with clean kitchen towel. Let dough rise in warm draft-free area until doubled in volume, about 1 hour.
- Punch down dough. Cover with plastic and clean kitchen towel and let rise 30 minutes.
- Grease 2 large baking sheets. Turn out dough onto lightly floured surface. Divide dough into 2 equal portions. Divide each portion into 3 equal pieces. Roll each piece into 9-inch-long rope. Braid 3 ropes together; pinch ends together to seal. Repeat with remaining dough pieces, forming 2 braids. Place each braid on baking sheet. Cover with towel . Let rise in warm area until almost doubled, about 30 minutes.
- Preheat oven to 400°F. Whisk yolk with 1 tablespoon water to blend. Brush dough with egg mixture. Bake 10 minutes. Reduce oven temperature to 350°F. Bake until bread is golden brown and sounds hollow when tapped on bottom, about 35 minutes. Transfer loaves to rack and cool completely. (Can be prepared 1 day ahead. Wrap tightly in plastic and store at room temperature.)
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Ahmed Jatoi
[email protected]This challah is the best challah I've ever had. It's so soft and fluffy, and the flavor is amazing. I'll definitely be making this again and again.
Sanjay Ghimire
[email protected]This challah is the perfect bread for making bread pudding. It's so soft and fluffy, and it absorbs the custard perfectly. I highly recommend this recipe for bread pudding.
Mamun officials
[email protected]This challah is the perfect bread for making croutons. It's so soft and fluffy, and it crisps up perfectly in the oven. I highly recommend this recipe for croutons.
Temur Xolmo'minov
[email protected]This challah is the perfect bread for making grilled cheese sandwiches. It's so soft and fluffy, and it melts perfectly. I highly recommend this recipe for grilled cheese sandwiches.
Killer Boss
[email protected]This challah is the perfect bread for making French toast. It's so soft and fluffy, and it absorbs the egg mixture perfectly. I highly recommend this recipe for French toast.
hamid chohan
[email protected]This challah is a bit too eggy for my taste, but it's still very good. I'll definitely be making it again, but I'll reduce the amount of eggs next time.
Sk Omi
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of challah, but this recipe changed my mind. This challah is so soft and fluffy, and the flavor is amazing. I'll definitely be making this again.
Mubashar khan
[email protected]This challah is a bit sweet for my taste, but it's still very good. I'll definitely be making it again, but I'll reduce the amount of sugar next time.
Michael Eze
[email protected]I've made this challah several times now and it's always a hit. It's so easy to make and the results are always amazing. I love the light and fluffy texture of the bread.
Ed Patrichi
[email protected]This challah is the perfect bread for toast or sandwiches. It's also delicious on its own. I highly recommend this recipe.
prince ifeanyi
[email protected]I made this challah for a Jewish holiday dinner and it was a big hit. Everyone loved it. The bread was soft and fluffy, and the flavor was amazing. I'll definitely be making this again.
Ashok Yadav
[email protected]This challah is a bit denser than some other recipes, but I liked it that way. It was very flavorful and filling. I'll definitely be making this again.
Nonso Lucky
[email protected]This challah is the perfect bread for any occasion. It's delicious, easy to make, and looks beautiful. I highly recommend this recipe.
Abib Jimoh
[email protected]I'm not a very experienced baker, but this challah recipe was easy to follow and the results were amazing. The bread turned out perfectly, and it was delicious. I'll definitely be making this again.
Abdullah AL Mamun
[email protected]This challah is a bit more time-consuming to make than some other recipes, but it's worth it. The flavor is incredible, and the bread is so soft and fluffy. I highly recommend this recipe.
Talk Andgo
[email protected]I made this challah for a brunch party I was hosting, and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved it. It was so delicious and looked beautiful on the table. I'll definitely be making this again.
Profesa kinos
[email protected]This challah is the best I've ever had! It's so soft and fluffy, and the flavor is amazing. I can't believe how easy it was to make. I'll definitely be making this again and again.
Lamecca VUUMBYA
[email protected]I've been looking for a good challah recipe for a while, and this one is perfect. The instructions are clear and concise, and the bread turned out perfectly. It was delicious, and my family loved it.
Binder Kharoud
[email protected]This challah recipe is a keeper! It's easy to follow and the results are amazing. The bread is light and fluffy, with a beautiful golden crust. I'll definitely be making this again.