How to Make Homemade Challah (with Recipe Video)

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Challah is a beautifully braided and slightly sweet bread. It uses simple and basic ingredients. While it looks impressive, it is quite simple to make.

Challah is a beautifully braided, and slightly sweet bread. It uses simple, and basic ingredients. While it looks impressive, it is quite simple to make. Get the recipe and watch a tutorial video from Cosmopolitan Cornbread.

Challah is a special traditional Jewish bread. It is usually braided and typically eaten for ceremonial occasions such as Shabbat (Sabbath) and many Jewish holidays, other than Passover.

Challah is a beautifully braided, and slightly sweet bread. It uses simple, and basic ingredients. While it looks impressive, it is quite simple to make.

To Make Homemade Challah, You Will Need:

  • unbleached all-purpose flour
  • kosher salt
  • rapid rise or instant yeast
  • water
  • eggs
  • extra virgin olive oil
  • granulated sugar
  • mixer with dough hook
  • baking sheet or baking stone
  • parchment paper
  • pastry brush
  • whisk
  • mixing bowls
  • plastic wrap
  • cooling rack
Challah is a beautifully braided, and slightly sweet bread. It uses simple, and basic ingredients. While it looks impressive, it is quite simple to make.

Watch Me Make This Homemade Challah:

Challah bread is light and airy on the inside with a fine, delicate crust. It is the perfect pairing for just about any meal.

Challah is a beautifully braided, and slightly sweet bread. It uses simple, and basic ingredients. While it looks impressive, it is quite simple to make.

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Homemade Challah

Constance Smith – Cosmopolitan Cornbread
Challah is a beautifully braided and slightly sweet bread. It uses simple and basic ingredients. While it looks impressive, it is quite simple to make. This recipe makes one loaf.
5 from 7 votes
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Additional Time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 40 minutes
Course Yeast Breads
Cuisine Jewish
Servings 12
Calories 202 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 3 1/4 c unbleached all-purpose flour, (plus extra flour for dusting)
  • 2 1/2 teaspoon instant or rapid rise yeast
  • 1 1/4 teaspoon + 1 pinch kosher salt, divided use
  • 1/2 c + 1 Tb room temperature water, divided use
  • 1/4 c extra virgin olive oil
  • 1/4 c granulated sugar
  • 3 eggs + 1 egg yolk, divided use

Instructions
 

  • To begin, combine the flour, yeast, and 1 1/3 tsp salt in your mixer's bowl. Fit your mixer with the dough hook.
  • In a dish or measuring cup, combine the 1/2 c water, sugar, and oil. Add 2 eggs plus the egg yolk. Whisk them together well.
  • Turn the mixer on low speed and very slowly pour the liquid mixture into the bowl. After about 2 minutes, scrape the bowl with a rubber spatula to make sure everything is combined.
  • Turn the mixer on low again and let it run for 10 minutes.
  • Lightly sprinkle your work surface with some flour and turn the dough out and gently knead it to form a ball.
  • Place the dough seam side down into a lightly oiled bowl. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap. Place the bowl in a warm location to rise for 1 1/2 – 2 hours, or until it has doubled in size.
  • Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface. Divide the dough into 3 or 4 equal portions. Roll each portion into a long rope, at least 14-16 inches.
  • You will form the loaf on the baking sheet or stone that is lined with parchment paper.
  • Braid the dough together, pinching the ends together. Tuck the ends underneath. Cover the loaf with plastic wrap and let it rise for an hour or 2, until it is doubled in size again.
  • Heat your oven to 375 degrees.
  • In a small bowl, whisk the remaining egg, tablespoon of water, and pinch of salt together.
  • Brush the egg wash all over the loaf.
  • Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the loaf is beautifully bronzed.
  • Transfer the loaf to a rack and allow it to cool fully before cutting, about 2-3 hours.
  • Enjoy!

Video

Nutrition

Serving: 1cCalories: 202kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 6gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 41mgSodium: 260mgPotassium: 73mgFiber: 1gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 60IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 13mgIron: 1mg

If nutritional values are provided for this recipe, they are an estimate and will vary depending on the brands of ingredients you use. The values do not include optional ingredients or when ingredients are added to taste or for serving. If nutritional values are very important to you, I suggest using your favorite nutritional calculating tool with the brands you use.

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5 thoughts on “How to Make Homemade Challah (with Recipe Video)”

  1. Your recipe is easy to follow and the bread taste amazing! I will be making it again tomorrow!! Thanks for the recipe and the video. I watch all your videos. I love your homestead!

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  2. Made your Challah bread yesterday. First time ever trying to make Challah and it came out great. Thanks for sharing the video and recipe. It helped me feel confident while making it. Happy Thanksgiving!

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