CHALLAH CROWNS
While challah is traditionally eaten on the Jewish Sabbath (in fact, the Sabbath begins with a blessing over challah), it's a fantastic all-purpose bread, great for sandwiches or French toast.
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Time 4h
Yield 2 round loaves (about 12 to 16 servings)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Whisk the flour, sugar, and yeast together in a large bowl and make a well in the center.
- Whisk the water and honey with 1 whole egg, all the yolks, olive oil, and salt in a small bowl and pour into the well. Stir the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients with a wooden spoon to make a soft, shaggy, moist dough. Turn the dough out on a lightly floured surface and knead by hand, adding up to 3/4 cup more flour as needed, until the dough is soft and supple, about 8 minutes. Shape the dough into a ball.
- Brush a large bowl with oil and turn dough around in bowl to coat lightly. Cover bowl with a clean kitchen towel and set aside until dough doubles in size, about 1 hour. Turn dough onto a lightly floured surface; knead briefly to release excess air, re-shape into a ball and return to the bowl. Cover and set aside until doubled in size, about 1 hour.
- Line 2 baking sheet pans with parchment paper. Divide the dough in half. Lightly dust hands with flour and roll each portion of dough into a 30-inch-long log. (If dough resists, then cover and let rest for 5 or 10 minutes before shaping). Spiral each length of dough around itself to form a coiled round loaf on the prepared pans. Lightly stretch the end of the coil and moisten it with water; gently press the end into the side of the round to seal the coil into a loaf. Press down on the loaves gently, cover with a kitchen towel and set aside until doubled, about 1 hour.
- Position a rack in the center of the oven and preheat to 450 degrees F. Beat the remaining egg with a tablespoon of water and brush loaves evenly with it; sprinkle with poppy seeds if desired. Put the loaves in the oven and immediately turn the oven down to 400 degrees, and bake until golden brown and an instant-read thermometer inserted into the center of the crown registers 190 degrees F, about 30 to 35 minutes.
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Stephanie Kirby
[email protected]I've made this challah several times now and it's always a hit. It's so easy to make and it tastes amazing. I love that it can be shaped into a crown or any other shape you like.
Ijeh Ekigwe
[email protected]This challah is beautiful and delicious! I love the way it looks and tastes. It's perfect for any occasion.
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[email protected]I'm so glad I found this recipe! I've been looking for a good challah recipe for a long time. This one is easy to follow and the bread turns out perfect every time.
Njabulo Zwane
[email protected]This is the best challah recipe I've ever tried. The bread is so soft and fluffy, and the flavor is amazing. I will definitely be making this again.
Kiran Azmat
[email protected]I've made this challah several times now and it's always a hit. It's so easy to make and it tastes amazing. I love that it can be shaped into a crown or any other shape you like.
Shabi Jutt
[email protected]This challah is beautiful and delicious! I love the way it looks and tastes. It's perfect for any occasion.
Giovanni Temores
[email protected]I'm so glad I found this recipe! I've been looking for a good challah recipe for a long time. This one is easy to follow and the bread turns out perfect every time.
Imdadullah Imdadullah
[email protected]This is the best challah recipe I've ever tried. The bread is so soft and fluffy, and the flavor is amazing. I will definitely be making this again.
Not Lizzy
[email protected]I've made this challah several times now and it's always a hit. It's so easy to make and it tastes amazing. I love that it can be shaped into a crown or any other shape you like.
Heather Neiderhiser
[email protected]This challah is beautiful and delicious! I love the way it looks and tastes. It's perfect for any occasion.
Ruhan Ali
[email protected]I'm so glad I found this recipe! I've been looking for a good challah recipe for a long time. This one is easy to follow and the bread turns out perfect every time.
dhiren khatiwada
[email protected]This is the best challah recipe I've ever tried. The bread is so soft and fluffy, and the flavor is amazing. I will definitely be making this again.
FAIZUL WAHAB
[email protected]I've made this challah several times now and it's always a hit. It's so easy to make and it tastes amazing. I love that it can be shaped into a crown or any other shape you like.
Glenn Mckenzie
[email protected]This challah is beautiful and delicious! I love the way it looks and tastes. It's perfect for any occasion.
Darshana Dissanayake
[email protected]I'm so glad I found this recipe! I've been looking for a good challah recipe for a long time. This one is easy to follow and the bread turns out perfect every time.
Afar Alex
[email protected]This is the best challah recipe I've ever tried. The bread is so soft and fluffy, and the flavor is amazing. I will definitely be making this again.
Malik Qamir Qamir
[email protected]I made this challah for the first time last week and it was a hit! My family loved it. The bread was so soft and fluffy, and the crust was perfectly golden brown.
Dominic Smetak
[email protected]This challah recipe is a keeper! I've made it several times now and it always turns out perfect. The dough is easy to work with and the bread is so soft and fluffy. I love that it can be shaped into a crown or any other shape you like.