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How To Make Challah Bread Recipe | Homemade Braided Bread

Learn how to make the best Challah bread recipe at home. Check out the video to get all my tips on how to knead, roll, and braid six braided Challah for not only a delicious but also a gorgeous homemade loaf.

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Throughout history it has also referred to as:
Shabbat Bread
Jewish Celebration Bread
Jewish Knotted Bread
Hollow Bread
Kitke Bread
Rosh Hashanah Celebration Bread
Jewish Sweet Bread

CHALLAH BREAD INGREDIENTS:
6 all-purpose flour (850 gr) Plus 1 cup to use during kneading
1 tablespoon Kosher salt (17 gr)
2 packets rapid rise yeast (14 gr) 1/2 oz.
3 tablespoons honey
1/3 cup vegetable oil Plus 1 tablespoon for greasing the bowl
1 3/4 cup water (412 ml) – lukewarm to the touch – somewhere between 80-90 degrees F.
3 large eggs at room temperature
For Egg Wash & Topping
1 large egg at room temperature
1 tbsp water
3 tablespoons black and white sesame seeds optional

TIMESTAMPS & CHALLAH INSTRUCTIONS:
1:13 Place all-purpose flour into a bowl
1:39 Add in rapid rise yeast into the bowl
1:48 Add in kosher salt
1:53 Give it a whisk
1:55 Add in eggs
2:01 Add in vegetable oil
2:09 Add in honey
2:15 Pour in lukewarm water
2:21 Give it a stir until fully mixed
2:38 Transfer the dough onto a lightly floured surface
2:49 Knead for 10 minutes
2:55 How much more flour should we add?
3:32 Grease a large bowl
3:35 Add in the dough upside down and roll it around to make sure it is coated with oil
3:43 Cover with a kitchen towel and let it rise for an hour and a half
3:50 Punch to get the air out and let it rise for one more time
4:16 Transfer the dough onto the surface and knead for a few turns
4:34 Measure and divide the dough into 12 equal balls
5:31 Roll each ball into a 12-13 inch strand & continue with the rest
6:21 How to six braid Challah bread? Step by step
8:21 Transfer onto a baking sheet
8:30 Brush with egg wash & let it rise uncovered
8:49 Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
8:55 How to roll Challah with raisins?
10:05 Transfer onto a baking sheet
10:14 Brush with egg wash & let it rise uncovered
10:26 Sprinkle with poppy seeds or sesame seeds (optional)
10:35 Bake 35-40 minutes or until golden brown
10:53 Let it cool
11:14 Is it okay if my braided bread doesn’t look perfect?
11:50 Can I incorporate other things like nuts or olives?
12:10 Can I make Challah using a standing mixer?
12:35 The best way to store and freeze this Challah bread recipe
13:09 Love bread? Be sure to try my No-Knead Olive Bread Recipe

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