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Braided Challah

Prep Time:

15 min

Cook Time:

40 min

Serves:

1 Loaf

Level:

About the Recipe

Ingredients

  • Challah Mix

  • 1 x Egg

  • 1 x Egg Yolk

  • 5 Tbsp Oil

  • 140 ml Water

Preparation

Step 1

Mix Challah mix in mixer or by hand until well combined


Step 2

Add Egg & Egg Yolk and mix until well combined


Step 3

Add Oil & Water and mix on med speed for 5 min


Step 4

Knead dough on floured surface until dough is smooth


Divide dough into 6 pieces and roll each piece into 9 inch strands

(3 pieces if you're doing a 3 piece braid)


Step 5

Braid challah pinching top ends and bottom ends of dough


Step 6

Place challah on parchmented pan or in loaf pan and cover with a clean towel to allow the dough to rise for about 45 min


Step 7

Brush top of challah with egg wash and sprinkle any toppings


Step 8

Bake at 350 for 35-40 min

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