Classic Braided Challah Bread
Classic Challah Bread is an egg-enriched, braided bread with a tender crumb and lightly sweet taste. This classic recipe is perfect for family meals, easy to make at home, and goes well with both sweet and savory dishes.
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Ingredients
- 4 cups all-purpose flour
- ¼ cup sugar
- 2 ¼ teaspoon active dry yeast 1 packet
- 1 cup warm water
- 2 eggs
- 1 egg yolk reserve the white for egg wash
- ¼ cup vegetable oil
- 1 ½ teaspoon salt
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, stir together warm water, sugar, and yeast. Let it rest for 5–10 minutes until it becomes foamy.
- Add the eggs, egg yolk, oil, and salt. Mix well. Gradually add the flour, a little at a time, until the dough forms.
- Knead the dough for 8–10 minutes until it’s smooth and elastic.
- Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover, and let it rise for 1–2 hours until doubled in size.
- Punch down the dough gently. Divide it into three equal pieces. Roll each into a rope and braid them together.
- Put the braided loaf on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Cover lightly and let it rise again for 45 minutes.
- Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F). Brush the loaf with the reserved egg white. Bake for 25–30 minutes until golden and hollow-sounding when tapped.
- Let the bread cool completely before slicing and serving.
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Nutrition
Serving: 1g | Calories: 270kcal | Carbohydrates: 44g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.04g | Cholesterol: 52mg | Sodium: 365mg | Potassium: 74mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 73IU | Vitamin C: 0.002mg | Calcium: 16mg | Iron: 3mg
