CHALLAH SHABBAT/SHABBOS BREAD RECIPE
This is the perfect kosher bread recipe, perfect for your Friday night meal with the family. It also makes really good French toast. You will fight for the last piece. I guarentee you. This a recipe passed
Provided by Jon Chef Blizardry
Categories Yeast Breads
Time 45m
Yield 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Into large bowl, measure 2 cups of the flour. Set aside. Into a blender jar,.
- Pour the water, yeast, and remaining cup of flour. Cover and blend at low speed. Uncover and continue blending while adding the oil, sugar, large egg, and salt. Blend until mixture is smooth.
- Pour batter over the reserved flour. Mix thoroughly with a spoon until a ball of dough forms. Place in a lightly greased bowl turning to grease all sides. Cover and let rise in a warm draft-free place for 1 ½ hours or until doubled in bulk. Stir down.
- Shape the dough into challas, braided or unbraided. To shape into 2 small braided challas, divide the dough in half. Divide each part into 3 equal parts. Roll each part into a long coil of even thickness. Pinch together the tops of all 3 pieces. Start to braid by taking the outer right strip and crossing it over the center strip, bringing it to the center. Then take the outer left strip and cross it over the middle strip, bringing it to the center.
- Repeat the procedure by alternately bringing the right strip to the center until all are braided. Pinch the ends together. Tuck the ends in carefully. Transfer the bread to a greased loaf pan, 9 5/8 x 5 ½ x 2 ¾ inches. Repeat with remaining dough. If you choose to make one large challah, use a 9 x 13 x 2-inch baking pan.
- For a round challah, shape the dough round with your cupped hands. Place in greased 9-inch pan (round).
- Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled in bulk, about 1 hour.
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.
- Beat the remaining egg with the tablespoon of water just to blend. Brush the top of the breads with the egg wash. Sprinkle sesame or poppy seeds if desired. Bake for about 40 minutes, until breads are well browned and sound hollowed when tapped with knife handle or spoon. Remove to racks to cool.
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suna beqiri
[email protected]5 stars! This challah is amazing! It's soft, fluffy, and has the perfect amount of sweetness. The instructions were clear and easy to follow. Will definitely be making this again!
Antonio Rodriguez
[email protected]Loved this recipe! The challah was so delicious and perfect for our Shabbat dinner. The honey and raisin combination was a hit with everyone. Definitely a keeper!
Anja Mirkovuc
[email protected]This challah recipe is definitely a winner! The bread was incredibly soft and fluffy, with a beautiful golden crust. The instructions were easy to follow and the result was simply stunning. Highly recommend!
Faith Peter's
[email protected]Amazing! This is the best challah recipe I've tried. The bread was so soft and fluffy, and had a beautiful golden crust. It was perfect for our Shabbat dinner.
chit chit
[email protected]Not a fan of raisins, so I omitted them. The challah still turned out great! The crust was crispy and the inside was soft and fluffy. Will definitely be making this again.
Logy H
[email protected]This recipe is a keeper! The challah was so soft and flavorful. I loved the addition of honey and raisins. It was the perfect bread for our Shabbat dinner. Thank you for sharing!
Chloe Jordan
[email protected]The best challah I've ever had! The recipe is easy to follow and the bread turns out perfect every time. I've tried it with different toppings and fillings and it's always a hit. Highly recommend!
I am Dhabak
[email protected]5 stars! This challah is a game-changer! So delicious and perfect for any occasion. The slight sweetness from the honey and raisins is just perfect. Will definitely be making this again and again!
Monalisa Machado
[email protected]Not a big baker, but this recipe was a breeze! I was worried about making bread from scratch but the instructions were so clear. The challah came out perfect - soft, fluffy, and golden brown. Will definitely be a regular in our kitchen!
safa abdinajiib
[email protected]This challah recipe is an absolute winner! The bread turned out so soft and fluffy, with a beautiful golden crust. The instructions were clear and easy to follow, and I loved the addition of honey and raisins. A perfect addition to our Shabbat dinner