Challah

Name: Challah
Prep time: 4 h
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 4 h 45 min
Cuisine: Israeli
Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups lukewarm water, divided; 1 packet active dry yeast; 1 teaspoon sugar; 1 large egg; 3 large egg yolks; 1/3 cup honey; 2 tbsp avocado oil ((I prefer avocado oil for flavor and health reasons - you may substitute sunflower oil or canola oil)); 2 teaspoons salt; 4 1/2-6 cups all purpose flour; 1 tablespoon cold water; 1/2 teaspoon salt; Raisins, chocolate chips (1 ½ cups of either); Sesame seeds, poppy seeds, kosher salt

Instructions

Prep:4hCook:45min

Learn to make challah bread for Shabbat with this step-by-step recipe, and discover the spiritual significance of this fluffy, aromatic, braided Jewish bread. Kosher, Parve.

Updated at: Sun, 21 Dec 2025 01:23:25 GMT