How to Braid a 6 Strand Challah

Learn how to braid a 6 strand challah. For more about challah visit http://www.shabbatshalomgreetings.com/challah/

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Category:

Howto & Style

Tags:

• Challah
• braid
• six strand
• Shabbat
• Shabbos

[fromsharona]

I have a question please. why every time when I want to braid my challah dough as I put the straps(ropes) on the desktop so all my dough (ropes) shrink shortening and hard to work with bands. It's drives me crazy. I used high gluten flour and replacing it with other types but it happened to me again!!!! Where is the problem? i will be happy if some one can help me with that problem !!!

[ShabbatShalomGreet]

Try adding a teaspoon of vinegar to the dough (not next to the yeast.) This will make the dough more elastic and easier to braid. Make sure you are giving the dough enough time to rise in a warm place when you first make the dough, and then again after it is braided. Good luck!

[forgottenbeauty2]

This is a way better way to learn how to braid my hair. Thanks! :D

[oNeToXiCcOoKiE13]

this may sound crazy, but i did it on my hair :)it looked really cool :P

[NasalObstruction]

What about the recipe for the dough?

[HotVoodooWitch]

@fromsharona High-Gluten flour is a poor fit for challah.

[TheDarkestHearts]

I know this has nothing to do with food but...is it possible to use that weave to make a belt? Or would that be too thick for a belt?

[arb4fun]

I've done lots of styles of braiding and this is my favorite- for both the look and the "volume".

Shabbat Shalom

[daisynet]

THANK YOU SO MUCH This is such a straightforward and clear way to do it. Greatly appreciated! Shabbat Shalom

[Forlaniz3]

that is awesome!

[miriamleigh]

Thanks! I used to know how to do this but found myself stumped tonight as I tried to remember. You brought the technique right back to me -- very clear and easy to follow.  Great work! Thanks so much. Photos will be on my blog later this week.

[benjaminqueens]

Does anyone know if vanilla and lemon zest will spoil the challah bread?