ANDREA'S CHALLAH
This challah comes from a friend who gave me HER friend's recipe - and I don't even know if she knows how many people it has been given to! WARNING: This recipe makes 8 medium sized loaves, so if you don't a bowl big enough or the freezer space, you might want to reduce it. This challah is sweet, rich and a little dense (not hard, just... weighty), so if you are looking for light as air and fluffy, this is not what you're looking for. It's addictive fresh out of the oven, perfect for french toast, and a wonderful base recipe for yeast cakes such as Chocolate Babka. A note: the recipe says to bake it at 350, but I found that with the high sugar content the challahs browned too quickly so I bake mine at 325. If your oven is more even than mine (likely) feel free to try the higher temperature.
Provided by Kishka
Categories Yeast Breads
Time 5h
Yield 8 medium loaves
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 325.
- Mix the warm water, yeast and 1 tablespoons sugar together, set aside in a warm (not hot) place to proof (make sure the yeast is active) until frothy.
- In a very large bowl, mix together the flour, sugar and salt, then make a well in the center.
- Into the well, add the oil, 4 beaten eggs and proofed yeast mixture.
- Mix with a wooden spoon, then knead until dough is stretchy.
- Let rise, covered, for 1 1/2-3 hours - at least until doubled.
- Punch down, then shape as you wish.
- Let shaped loaves rise again for another 30 min or so, brush with egg wash, then bake on a foil-lined, greased baking sheet for 30 min or until a deep golden brown.
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Prince Agoha
[email protected]I'm allergic to eggs, so I substituted the eggs in this recipe with applesauce. The challah still turned out great!
Md atik hasan Sourav
[email protected]This challah recipe is a bit too complicated for me. I prefer simpler recipes.
Laila B
[email protected]I've been baking challah for years and this is the best recipe I've ever tried. The bread is soft, fluffy and has the perfect amount of sweetness.
Faith Calouro
[email protected]This is my go-to challah recipe. It's always a hit with my family and friends.
joanna Kukiriza
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly, but my challah didn't turn out as golden brown as the picture. It was still tasty though.
Abednego Malobola
[email protected]The bread was a little dry, but overall it was a good recipe.
Youssef kazti
[email protected]This challah recipe is a little too sweet for my taste.
Chevelle White
[email protected]I'm not much of a baker, but this challah recipe was easy to follow and the bread turned out great. I'll definitely be making it again.
Homyan Kobir
[email protected]I've made this challah recipe several times now and it's always a hit. Thanks for sharing!
Mehedi Hasan Shad
[email protected]This challah recipe is perfect for beginners. It's easy to follow and the bread turns out amazing.
shakeel jan
[email protected]I had a little trouble braiding the dough, but the bread still turned out great.
Mutary Fusheeni
[email protected]This challah recipe is a bit time-consuming, but it's worth the effort. The bread is absolutely delicious!
MK Billal
[email protected]Great recipe! The bread was a hit with my family.
Farhan Muhgal
[email protected]I've tried many challah recipes, but this one is by far the best. The bread is perfectly golden brown and has a wonderful flavor.
sida Jawara
[email protected]Easy to follow instructions and the challah bread was delicious!
Glenn VanB
[email protected]This challah recipe is a keeper! The bread turned out so soft and fluffy, with the perfect amount of sweetness. I'll definitely be making this again.