Honey Challah

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Challah is a beautiful egg bread where yeast is used like in most to give it that nice high rise.

Braided Challah Loaf
Honey Challah Bread Loaf

What makes Challah stand out above the rest, while yes it’s the many eggs used in its light, fluffy and chewy bread recipe, however, for most it’s the visually stunning braiding and intertwining of thick strips of bread dough perfectly joined together in marriage like in this Honey Challah Loaf.

Technique Disclaimer: I’ve never been perfect at braiding, not even hair, so please forgive any imperfections here. 😊

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Honey Challah Bread Loaf

Lightly sweetened with honey and also coated with honey butter, this light, airy, tender and chewy challah bread is simple and delicious.

Course Breads
Cuisine Jewish
Keyword challah, challah bread, challah loaf, challah recipes, challah twists
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Resting Time 2 hours
Total Time 3 hours
Servings 14

Ingredients

  • 3-1/2 cups All Purpose Flour
  • 1 tsp 1 tsp Kosher Salt
  • 1-1/4 cups Honey 1/4 for basting top of challah
  • 4 Eggs Large
  • 1/4 cup Light Olive Oil
  • 1 package Active Dry Yeast
  • 1 tsp Sugar for yeast activation
  • 1/2 cup Butter, unsalted melted

Instructions

  1. in a bowl, whisk the flour and salt together.

  2. In a second bowl, whisk the eggs, oil and honey together.

  3. In a measuring cup add 1 packet of yeast with 1 cup of warm water (temperature not higher than 100), plus 1 teaspoon of sugar. Allow the yeast to bloom (usually about 5-10 minutes. It will appear foamy).

  4. Add both the egg and yeast mixture into the bowl while the mixer with the dough hook is running and working to form a dough, usually between 7-10 minutes or until it become a smooth, shaggy dough. 

  5. Remove from mixing bowl after flouring a work surface. Knead the dough for 8-10 minutes, eventually working it by hands into a large round ball.

  6. Rub a little olive oil in a bowl and place the dough there. Cover with a dry or damp cloth and place in a cold dry place. Let the dough rise for about 1-1/2-2 hours

  7. Cut the dough lengthwise into 3 long strips, then roll up strips vertically pinching the edges. Then braid down the length of the dough and tuck the ends under. 

  8. Brush with melted butter and honey blend. Cover and let the dough rise again for 30 minutes. After the time has lapsed, give the dough one final basting of the butter and honey.

  9. Bake in a preheated oven at 325 degrees for 35-45 minutes. Enjoy warm Honey Challah Loaf with softened honey butter.

Recipe Notes

Whenever possible use organic ingredients.

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