Bread Machine Challah Recipe

Name: Bread Machine Challah
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup warm water; 1 ¼ teaspoons yeast (not rapid rise, just the regular jar type); ½ cup sugar; ½ cup vegetable oil; 2 -3 teaspoons salt; 1 egg yolk; 4 cups flour; 1 egg white (to brush over Challah prior to baking); poppy seed (optional); raisins (optional)

Servings: persons

1 cup warm water
1 ¼ teaspoons yeast (not rapid rise, just the regular jar type)
½ cup sugar
½ cup vegetable oil
2 -3 teaspoons salt
1 egg yolk
4 cups flour
1 egg white (to brush over Challah prior to baking)
poppy seed (optional)
raisins (optional)

1
Place first seven ingredients into bread machine in the order recommended by bread machine manufacturer.
2
Set the Machine to Sweet Dough or Dough (if no Sweet Dough option - if using raisins, use Dough Raisin setting adding raisins at appropriate time).
3
After the Machine is done, let the dough rise again in the machine.
4
Punch down dough.
5
Take it out and put dough into an oiled bowl and cover it.
6
Let stand for about an hour.
7
Punch it down again and divide in half to make 2 medium loaves or make 1 large loaf.
8
Divide dough into three sections per loaf and roll into ropes.
9
Braid Challah*.
10
Place braided Challah on greased cookie sheet, cover and let rise for an hour.
11
Before baking, brush with a beaten egg mixed with a little water or remaining egg white mixed with a little water.
12
Sprinkle with poppy seeds if desired.
13
Bake at 350 for 30-45 minutes, until golden brown.
14
Place on wire rack to cool completely.
15
* For Rosh Hashanah do not braid but form Challah into a round shape and add raisins (omit seeds).

870

kcal

Calories

Fat

117

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup warm water, 1 ¼ teaspoons yeast (not rapid rise, just the regular jar type), ½ cup sugar, ½ cup vegetable oil, and more.

Yes, Bread Machine Challah falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Bread Machine Challah

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