French Bread Challah Recipe

Name: French Bread Challah
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: General
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons yeast; 2 tablespoons yeast energizer; 2 cups warm water; 2 tablespoons sugar; ¼ cup margarine; 1 tablespoon salt; 6 cups bread flour, divided; 1 tablespoon garlic, crushed (optional); 1 egg; 1 tablespoon sesame seeds; 1 teaspoon kosher salt, coarse

Servings: persons

2 tablespoons yeast
2 tablespoons yeast energizer
2 cups warm water
2 tablespoons sugar
¼ cup margarine
1 tablespoon salt
6 cups bread flour, divided
1 tablespoon garlic, crushed (optional)
1 egg
1 tablespoon sesame seeds
1 teaspoon kosher salt, coarse

1
Stir the yeast and yeast energizer into warm water; let stand for 5 minutes to dissolve.
2
Add the sugar, margarine, and 1 Tablespoon salt, and stir well.
3
Add 2 cups of flour, and beat thoroughly.
4
Add 3 more cups of flour and mix well.
5
Knead for a few minutes and let rest for 10 minutes.
6
Resume kneading, adding the remaining flour until the dough is no longer sticky but very smooth and elastic.
7
Let rise in a warm place until doubled (1-1/2 hours).
8
Punch down, knead again, and braid into 2-4 challah, depending on size requirements.
9
Optional: While you are braiding, add in the crushed garlic.
10
Let rise 1/2 hour.
11
Right before baking, coat with egg yolk and sprinkle with sesame seeds and coarse salt.
12
Bake at 180 degrees Celsius for 35 to 45 minutes.

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

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 tablespoons yeast, 2 tablespoons yeast energizer, 2 cups warm water, 2 tablespoons sugar, and more.

Yes, French Bread 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.

French Bread Challah

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