Challah Recipe – Eats Now

Name: Challah
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 c. warm water; 2 pkg. active dry yeast; 2 tsp. honey; 3 eggs; 1 egg white (reserve yolk for crust); 5 Tbsp. oil; 1 1/2 Tbsp. salt; 1 tsp. honey; 4 c. unbleached flour; sesame seed or poppy seed

Servings: persons

1
Combine warm water, dry yeast and 2 teaspoons honey.
2
Let sit 5 to 10 minutes, then add 3 eggs and 1 egg white (reserve yolk for crust).
3
Add oil, salt, 1 teaspoon honey and flour.
4
Beat well as you add flour until stiff, then knead and let rise in oiled, covered bowl until double.
5
Punch down.
6
Separate and roll into 3 coils.
7
Start off by pinching the ends together and braid as you would hair.
8
Place on greased cookie sheet and cover with a towel. Let rise until double in size.
9
Brush with egg yolk and sprinkle with sesame or poppy seed.
10
Bake in preheated oven at 425u00b0 for 15 minutes.
11
Reduce to 350u00b0 and bake for 30 minutes.

1194

kcal

Calories

Fat

186

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 c. warm water, 2 pkg. active dry yeast, 2 tsp. honey, 3 eggs, and more.

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

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Challah

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