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Traditional Challah Bread
Beautiful braided Jewish bread that's slightly sweet and wonderfully soft.
Mediumโฑ๏ธ 4 hours๐ฝ๏ธ 2 loaves๐ฅ 210 cal
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๐ฅ Ingredients
- 1/2 cup warm water
- 2 1/4 tsp active dry yeast
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 4 1/2 cups bread flour
- 1 1/2 tsp salt
- 4 large eggs
- 1/3 cup vegetable oil
- 1 egg for egg wash
- Sesame or poppy seeds
๐ Instructions
- 1
Dissolve yeast in warm water with pinch of sugar.
- 2
Mix flour, sugar, and salt.
- 3
Add yeast mixture, eggs, and oil. Knead until smooth.
- 4
Rise 1.5 hours until doubled.
- 5
Divide dough, form 6 strands per loaf.
- 6
Braid traditionally.
- 7
Rise 45 minutes.
- 8
Egg wash and sprinkle with seeds.
- 9
Bake at 350ยฐF for 28-32 minutes.
๐ก Pro Tips
- โPractice the 6-strand braid.
- โMakes incredible French toast.
- โBrush with honey for sweeter glaze.
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Prep Time
30 mins
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Cook Time
30 mins
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Total Time
4 hours
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