Henry’s Challah Bread
Challah is a special bread of Jewish origin, usually braided and typically eaten on ceremonial occasions such as Shabbat and major Jewish holidays (other than Passover). Ritually acceptable challah is made of dough from which a small portion has been set aside as an offering. Challah may also refer to the dough offering. Non-Religious Jews traditionally refer to bread on Shabbat as hallah. The word is biblical in origin, though originally referred only to the dough offering.
Equipment
Ingredients
- 7 grams instant yeast
- 480-540 grams all-purpose flour
- 50 grams white sugar
- 3 grams kosher salt
- 177 mL cold water
- 59 mL vegetable oil
- 3 large eggs (set one aside)
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, combine flour, sugar, salt, and yeast.
- Add in vegetable oil, water, and 2 eggs, mixing until well combined.
- Using either a dough hook or a well-floured surface, knead for about 10 minutes or until smooth.
- Transfer to an oiled bowl and cover with plastic wrap. Let rise in a warm place for about 1 hour. It should have doubled in size.
- After an hour, punch down the dough and let rise for an additional 30 minutes.
- Transfer dough to a lightly floured surface and divide into the number of evenly sized pieces you want to braid.
- Roll each piece into even logs.
- Pinch the tops of all the strands together and begin to braid.
- Tuck the remaining bread p strands under to make the loaf look nice and clean. Transfer to a lined sheet pan.
- Beat the remaining egg until smooth and then brush on top of the bread. You may sprinkle sesame seeds or poppy seeds on top or leave them plain. Let rise for an additional 20-30 minutes.
- Preheat the oven to 375°F or 190°C. Bake for about 35-40 minutes or until the bread has cooked through and the top is a rich brown.
- Let cool before slicing and serving.
- Enjoy
Nutrition
Serving: 1sliceCalories: 166kcalCarbohydrates: 26gProtein: 4gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gTrans Fat: 0.03gCholesterol: 35mgSodium: 87mgPotassium: 49mgFiber: 1gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 51IUVitamin C: 0.001mgCalcium: 10mgIron: 2mg
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