Description
This Best Challah recipe creates a beautifully braided, sweet bread that’s perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup warm water
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup vegetable oil
- 1 tablespoon salt
- 2 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons instant yeast
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine warm water, sugar, and yeast. Let it sit until frothy.
- Add the eggs, oil, and salt, and mix well.
- Gradually add the flour until a dough forms.
- Knead the dough on a floured surface for about 10 minutes.
- Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover, and let it rise until doubled in size.
- Punch down the dough and divide it into strands for braiding.
- Braid the strands and place them on a baking sheet.
- Let the braided dough rise again before baking.
- Bake in a preheated oven until golden brown.
- Cool before serving.
Notes
- For a richer flavor, you can brush the dough with an egg wash before baking.
- Storing: Keep leftover challah in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Breads
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Jewish
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 20mg