My Shabbat Egg Challah is just what every dinner table needs at the end of a long week. While it takes time to prepare, it is not complicated. The dough is perfectly sweet and soft on the inside and slightly chewy on the outside. This dough is very easy to work with an you can braid it in any way you wish. You can also top it with anything including sesame seeds, poppy seeds, garlic, coarse salt, rosemary, cinnamon sugar, or even sprinkles (very popular with kids). You can even add raisins, dried cranberries or chocolate chips to the dough itself. Your house will be filled with the most delicious aroma as your Challah bakes in the oven.
This challah pairs beautifully with almost any dipping sauce including hummus, tahini, babaganouj, balsamic and olive oil with herbs, or tapenade. It is also fantastic when served warm with butter. Who needs a full meal anyway when you have Challah warm from the oven and a glass of wine? Challah leftovers can be used the next day to make delicious French Toast, Bread Pudding, Stuffing, or Croutons. After using this recipe once, you will be hooked. Enjoy!
- 2 tbsp. dry active yeast
- 1½ cups luke warm water
- ¼ cup honey
- ¼ cup sugar
- ¼ cup oil
- 3 eggs
- Pinch of salt
- 6-8 cups all purpose flour
- 1 egg yolk plus 1 tbsp. of water (for egg wash)
- In a mixer, combine yeast and warm water.
- Let stand for 5 minutes.
- Attach the dough attachment to the mixer.
- With the mixer on low, add all ingredients except flour.
- When well combined, gradually add flour, one cup at a time until dough forms a ball that is just slightly sticky.
- Remove dough and add to a greased bowl.
- Cover and let stand until dough has doubled in size.
- Remove dough from bowl and braid (or shape), as desired.
- Place on greased pan.
- Brush with egg wash.
- Bake at 400 degrees for 20 minutes.
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The picture is fabulous. I think making challah is a joyful occasion. You don’t want to make just one so you have to find someone to take the others. Another joy.
Thank you!
I am trying this Challah recipe today! I’m thinking this is the one for the holidays. . . IF I can make it work without too many mistakes. I’ll keep you posted! L Shanah Tova
This Challah was marvelous. I used this recipe only for my holiday breads this year. It is so incredibly easy if you have a dough hook to use with your mixer. The texture of this bread is lovely! All of my family commented on it. I did increase the salt as I was looking for a more savory flavor for one of my batches. I can’t wait to try your other Challah recipes.
Thanks! Glad it turned out great!