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challah bread

Challah Bread

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A heart pull-apart recipe for a Jewish bread that's easy to make and fun to eat. Serve it for special occasions or for an authentic Jewish meal.
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Prep Time 2 hours
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 2 hours 30 minutes
Course Bread
Cuisine Jewish
Servings 2 loaves

Ingredients
  

  • 1 Tbsp. dry active yeast
  • 1 cup warm water 100-110 degrees
  • 2 Tbsp. honey
  • 1 tsp. salt
  • 3 eggs beaten
  • 3 1/2 cups flour more if you are kneading by hand
  • 1 egg yolk OR 2 tsp. melted butter for brushing on top before baking

Instructions
 

  • Dissolve yeast in water and let rest for 10 minutes.
  • Stir in honey and salt and allow it to dissolve
  • Add beaten eggs
  • Mix in the flour a little at a time until sticky, then continue to knead more flour into the dough until smooth
  • Place dough into a greased bowl and allow it to rise to double in size (about one hour)
  • Divide the dough into two pieces.
  • With each piece, divide it into three "braids".
  • Make braids by rolling each piece into a long "rope"
  • Beginning at one end, braid the "ropes" together.
  • Tuck the edges underneath
  • Place each loaf on a greased cookie sheet and brush with egg yolk OR melted butter
  • Allow bread to rise again
  • Bake at 350 for 30-35 minutes or until the tops are golden brown and the loaf sounds hollow when tapped
  • Allow bread to cool, then serve.