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.

Leftover challah makes amazing French Toast or Bread Pudding!

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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