Alexandra's Kitchen · by Alexandra Stafford★ 5.0

Holly’s Challah Bread Recipe

Name: Holly’s Challah Bread Recipe
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 210 min
Yield: 1, 1 loaf
Cuisine: Jewish
Ingredients: 4 to 5 cups (510 g to 620 g) all-purpose or bread flour; 1 package or 2¼ teaspoons (8 g) instant yeast; 1 cup (236 g) lukewarm water (made by mixing 1/4 cup boiling water and ¾ cup cold water); 1 tablespoon (10 g) kosher salt; ¼ cup (84 g) honey; ½ cup (112 g) safflower oil or other neutral oil (canola, grapeseed, etc.); 2 eggs; 1 egg beaten with 1 teaspoon water; poppy seeds, optional

NUTRITION · PER SERVING210M COOK

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A traditional challah bread with whole wheat flour options and poppy seeds. Soft, slightly sweet, and braided for a festive appearance. A Jewish staple bread that's great for holidays or everyday.

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Ingredients

serves 1

4 to 5 cups (510 g to 620 g) all-purpose or bread flour
1 package or 2¼ teaspoons (8 g) instant yeast
1 cup (236 g) lukewarm water (made by mixing 1/4 cup boiling water and ¾ cup cold water)
1 tablespoon (10 g) kosher salt
¼ cup (84 g) honey
½ cup (112 g) safflower oil or other neutral oil (canola, grapeseed, etc.)
2 eggs
1 egg beaten with 1 teaspoon water
poppy seeds, optional

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PER SERVING · TIME 210M