DOUBLE-BRAID CHALLAH BREAD WITH SESAME SEEDS
The first time I baked this bread, the whole loaf disappeared in three hours--and only three people were in the house! It's based off a Betty Crocker recipe, with a few changes; the original recipe called for a lone egg, but I had a bunch of egg yolks after making meringue so I used those instead. You could substitute poppy seeds for the sesame seeds, or eliminate the seeds altogether, but I think they deliver a pleasant crunch.
Provided by Hannah Verrinder
Categories Yeast Breads
Time 4h55m
Yield 1 loaf
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Mix all ingredients except milk and sesame seeds in a large bowl. The dough will be quite sticky at this point.
- Turn out onto a liberally floured board and have additional flour close at hand. Knead, adding flour as it is absorbed, until the dough is no longer sticky and is smooth and elastic, 5-10 minutes.
- Oil a large bowl and place dough inside, turning to coat dough on all sides. Allow to rise 1-2 hours, or until at least doubled in size.
- Divide dough into three sections. Take a third of each of the original three sections and reserve (there will be two braids; a large one for the bottom, and a smaller one for the top).
- Grease a cookie sheet.
- Roll and stretch the three larger sections of dough into ropes a little shorter than the sheet. Cross the tops of the ropes over one another and braid. Tuck braid ends under.
- Repeat step 6 will smaller dough sections, except braid the ropes on top of the first, larger braid.
- Grease double-braid liberally and cover with plastic wrap. Allow to rise 1-2 hours, or until at least doubled in size.
- Preheat oven to 375°F.
- In a small bowl, combine milk and sesame seeds. Uncover double-braid. Use a pastry brush to brush mixture, or your hands to rub mixture, over double-braid.
- Bake bread 20-30 minutes, or until deep golden brown.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 2680.7, Fat 95.8, SaturatedFat 17.9, Cholesterol 766.6, Sodium 3584.1, Carbohydrate 398.2, Fiber 17.1, Sugar 94.2, Protein 62.4
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Mafija Ashraf
ashraf-m60@gmail.comI would definitely recommend this challah bread recipe. It's easy to make and delicious!
Muli Joseph
j_m@hotmail.frThis challah bread was a bit too sweet for my taste, but it was still good.
Faïsal Mohamad
mohamad_f4@hotmail.comI've tried many challah bread recipes, but this one is my favorite. It's always perfect.
Zulfiqar Hingoro
h@yahoo.comThis challah bread was a hit at my party! Everyone loved it.
Miski moha
m.moha59@hotmail.comThe bread was a bit too salty for my taste, but otherwise it was good.
SL NIMSARA CHAMATHKA
chamathka.s40@gmail.comI'm not a baker, but this challah bread was easy to make and turned out great! I will definitely be making it again.
Amjid Khan BJ
a_bj27@gmail.comThis challah bread was perfect for my Rosh Hashanah dinner. It was light and fluffy, and the sesame seeds added a nice touch of sweetness.
Sharmajee
sharmajee@yahoo.comThe braiding was a bit difficult, but the bread turned out so beautiful! It was definitely worth the effort.
Raja Alii
alii-r@hotmail.comThis challah bread was a bit bland, even though I added extra sugar.
Child led homeschool Moore
c-moore@hotmail.frI followed the recipe exactly and my challah bread turned out beautiful! It was so delicious that it was gone in a day.
Hekar Boy
b_hekar27@hotmail.comThis challah bread was a bit too dense for my taste, but the flavor was good.
Trevor Mutuma
m.trevor1@hotmail.co.ukI've made this challah bread several times now and it always turns out perfectly. It's my go-to recipe for special occasions.
Pro Boss
bossp@yahoo.comThis challah bread was perfect! It was soft, fluffy, and had a beautiful golden crust. The sesame seeds added a nice touch of flavor.
chantel cooke
chantel.c@gmail.comThe bread was a bit dry, but the flavor was good. I think I will try adding more butter or oil next time.
AverageRockPC
averagerockpc@aol.comThis was my first time making challah bread and it turned out great! The instructions were easy to follow and the bread was delicious.
Sagar Lama
sagar.lama@hotmail.co.ukThis challah bread was a bit too sweet for my taste, but it was still good. The braiding was a bit difficult, but the instructions were helpful.
Oduro Nathaniel (Nathbongo)
oduro62@gmail.comI made this challah bread for my family and they loved it! It was soft and fluffy, and the sesame seeds gave it a nice crunch. I will definitely be making this again.
Agaba Yusuf
y_a27@hotmail.frThis challah bread was absolutely delicious! The sesame seeds added a wonderful flavor and texture. It was also very easy to make, and the instructions were clear and concise.