CHALLAH I (BRAIDED EGG BREAD)

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I bake challah every week for our Sabbath meal. It's so easy to make in a KitchenAid mixer. Challah tastes great in French Toast or Cinnamon Toast recipes. This challah recipe is my kid's favorite.

Provided by CardaMom

Categories     Yeast Breads

Time 40m

Yield 1 large challah

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 teaspoon sugar
1/2 cup warm water
3 teaspoons yeast
4 cups flour
4 tablespoons sugar
1 teaspoon salt
1/3 cup oil
2 eggs
1/4 cup warm water
1 egg yolk, beaten with
1 teaspoon water
sesame seeds or poppy seed

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400°F Dissolve 1 teaspoon sugar in 1/2 cup water in bowl of mixer. Sprinkle yeast over water and mix,let stand 10 minutes until foamy.
  • Add the next 6 ingredients to mixing bowl. Mix with dough hook for 6 minutes. Dough should be a little sticky.
  • Place in oiled bowl, cover and let rise in warm place until double in bulk.
  • Punch down dough. Let rise again until double in bulk.
  • Punch down again. Divide dough into 3 equal parts.
  • Roll dough into three long strands. Braid the strands, tucking ends under. Cover with towel and let double in bulk.
  • Brush with beaten egg yolk. Sprinkle with seeds. Bake at 400 F for approximately 30 minutes, until golden brown. The challah is done when it sounds hollow when thumped on the bottom.

Nimco Halgan
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This challah is amazing! It's so soft and fluffy, and the flavor is incredible. I will definitely be making this again.


Luckie Howard
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I'm so glad I found this challah recipe. It's the best challah I've ever had. I will definitely be making this again and again.


walter boy
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This challah is absolutely delicious! I love the sweet and slightly tangy flavor. It's the perfect bread for sandwiches, toast, or just eating on its own.


Nompumelelo Mkhwebane
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I've tried this challah recipe several times now, and it always turns out perfectly. It's the perfect bread for any occasion.


Harold Polhill
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This challah is amazing! It's so soft and fluffy, and the flavor is incredible. I will definitely be making this again.


Khokhar badshah
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I'm so glad I found this challah recipe. It's the best challah I've ever had. I will definitely be making this again and again.


Stevemylover Steve
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This challah is absolutely delicious! I love the sweet and slightly tangy flavor. It's the perfect bread for sandwiches, toast, or just eating on its own.


Adetuyi Adedoyin
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I've tried this challah recipe several times now, and it always turns out perfectly. It's the perfect bread for any occasion.


UMAIR ISLAM
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This challah is amazing! It's so soft and fluffy, and the flavor is incredible. I will definitely be making this again.


Abhinash Tmg
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I'm so glad I found this challah recipe. It's the best challah I've ever had. I will definitely be making this again and again.


Mustajab Ali
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This challah is absolutely delicious! I love the sweet and slightly tangy flavor. It's the perfect bread for sandwiches, toast, or just eating on its own.


Janmuhammad Bhutto
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I've made this challah several times now, and it always turns out perfectly. It's become a staple in my kitchen, and I highly recommend it to anyone looking for a delicious and easy-to-make challah recipe.


Lebogang phumzile
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This challah is the perfect bread for any occasion. It's soft, fluffy, and flavorful. I especially love it toasted with butter and jam.


Bclasher 031
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I was a bit hesitant to try this recipe because I'm not a very experienced baker. However, I'm so glad I did! The challah turned out beautifully, and it was so easy to make. I will definitely be making this again.


Haley Miller
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This challah was a huge hit at my family gathering. Everyone loved it, and I even got asked for the recipe. I will definitely be making this again for future gatherings.


Phillipine Thema
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I've tried many challah recipes over the years, but this one is by far the best. The instructions were easy to follow, and the bread turned out perfectly. It was so delicious that I ate half of it in one sitting!


Ngonyama Philani
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This challah recipe is a keeper! The bread turned out so soft and fluffy, and the flavor was amazing. I will definitely be making this again.