Honey Challah

Name: Honey Challah
Prep time: 45 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 1 h 15 min
Cuisine: Israeli
Ingredients: 2 packages (1/4 ounce each) active dry yeast; 1/2 teaspoon sugar; 1-1/2 cups warm water (110° to 115°), divided; 5 large eggs, room temperature; 2/3 cup plus 1 teaspoon honey, divided; 1/2 cup canola oil; 2 teaspoons salt; 6 to 7 cups bread flour; 1 cup boiling water; 2 cups golden raisins; 1 tablespoon water; 1 tablespoon sesame seeds

Instructions

Prep:45minCook:30min

Our honey challah is a braided bread that can be made with three, four or even six strands. In this tutorial, we'll walk you through making a gorgeous six-stranded braid.

Updated at: Wed, 26 Feb 2025 12:33:27 GMT