Chef Larry's Sweet Challah Recipe

Name: Chef Larry's Sweet Challah
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 cups bread flour; ¾ cup sugar; ½ teaspoon kosher salt; 1 (1/4 ounce) package fast rising yeast, dissolved in; ¾ cup water, 115 degrees; 2 large eggs, beaten; 1 large egg, reserved, to baste with; sesame seeds or poppy seed; ¼ cup margarine, melted; 2 tablespoons honey; 1 tablespoon vanilla extract; 1 tablespoon butter flavoring

Servings: persons

4 cups bread flour
¾ cup sugar
½ teaspoon kosher salt
1 (1/4 ounce) package fast rising yeast, dissolved in
¾ cup water, 115 degrees
2 large eggs, beaten
1 large egg, reserved, to baste with
sesame seeds or poppy seed
¼ cup margarine, melted
2 tablespoons honey
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
1 tablespoon butter flavoring

1
Dissolve the yeast in the hot water and 2 tablespoons of the sugar.
2
Add the flour, remaining sugar and salt to a food processor and mix for 10 seconds.
3
Continue processing, adding the yeast mixture, 2 beaten eggs, margarine, honey and flavorings.
4
Knead for 30 more seconds.
5
Place dough into a greased bowl and cover.
6
Let rise in a warm spot for 1 hour.
7
Punch down, cover and let rise one more hour.
8
Punch down and divide into thirds.
9
Braid the challah and place on a greased sheet and let rise one more hour.
10
Paint the challah with the reserved beaten egg and sprinkle with seeds (optional).
11
Place the challah into a preheated 350F oven for 35 minutes.
12
Let cool.

744

kcal

Calories

Fat

131

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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 cups bread flour, ¾ cup sugar, ½ teaspoon kosher salt, 1 (1/4 ounce) package fast rising yeast, dissolved in, and more.

Yes, Chef Larry's Sweet 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.

Chef Larry's Sweet Challah

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