How To Make Challah Bread

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Making this braided egg bread from scratch is worth the effort.

To complete this How-To you will need:

1 ¼ c. warm water
3 ½ c. flour
2 tsp. active dry yeast
1/3 c. sugar
¼ c. vegetable oil
4 eggs
1 tsp. salt
Honey (optional)
1 tbsp. poppy seeds (optional)

Step 1: Mix yeast and water

Mix the warm water, 1/4 cup of flour, and the yeast together in a large bowl, and let it stand for 10 to 20 minutes, until it begins to foam and puff up.

Step 2: Beat in sugar, oil, eggs, and salt

Whisk in the sugar, oil, three eggs, and salt.

Tip: You can substitute ¼ cup honey for the sugar.

Step 3: Add the flour

Add in the rest of the flour 1 cup at a time, kneading it in with your hands once the mixture thickens. Knead for about five minutes until smooth, adding flour if it's too sticky. Put the dough in a clean bowl, cover it with plastic wrap, and let it rise until the dough has doubled in size, about two hours.

Step 4: Punch it

Punch the dough down and transfer it to a lightly-floured surface. Knead for about five minutes, adding flour if needed.

Step 5: Make a braid

Divide the dough into three equal parts and roll each piece into an approximately 9-inch long rope. Braid the three ropes together, and pinch the ends together to seal.

Step 6: Let it sit

Put the braid on a greased baking sheet, cover with a dishcloth, and let it rise until it has doubled in size. The dough should stay dented when you poke it, instead of springing back into place.

Step 7: Preheat oven

Preheat the oven to 325 degrees Fahrenheit. Beat the remaining egg and brush it on the top of the braid. Sprinkle with poppy seeds if you like.

Step 8: Bake

Bake for 30 to 40 minutes until bread is golden brown. Test for doneness by taking it out of the oven and rapping it on the bottom with your knuckles; if it sounds hollow, it's ready.

Tip: If the top is browning too fast, tent it with foil.

Step 9: Enjoy!

Cool at least one hour before slicing. If you have any left over, use it for French toast in the morning!

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[berahs]

I have mine in the oven now :0) Can't wait to taste it. Side note: The "Jew" bashing is uncalled for and despicable.

[stretavkaBB]

Am I the only one who noticed how beautiful that girl is ???

[silentswan12]

I just buy mine... alot cheaper than buying all those ingredients to make it.......

[zwithgol]

I love that they assume men know how to braid.

[infinitygodschild]

This Challah Bread Came out perfect!!!!! God bless you thank you for sharing this wonderful recipe!

[Sims2VideoFunTime]

:'( I don't have 3 hands lol.

[citippett]

Wow that looks so easy. I like the way you put all the ingredients up from and the clear step by step. Thanks

[zorAloha]

@stretavkaBB m a girl, and i noticed it as well :-p (the way she smiles' sweet haha)

[theDAMNEDproductions]

at least shes in the kitchen

[tali0812]

kosher salt ftw!!!

[Seyahhsod]

CHALLAH bread - (pronounced HOLLah)

This was used to invite new friends in the home.

Instead of saying, HELLO, you would yell a far distance & say CHALLAH !

OVER TIME it started to be used to say goodbye Instead of saying, "so long" or "good evening"

people would say, CHALLAH!

You find more younger people use it today ...

"Yo homeboy, I'll check you later...CHALLAH!"

"whoa dude! You give'N away cookies?........CHALLAH!"

However, there is no bread being offered anymore.