Classic Challah

Name: Classic Challah
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 50 min
Cuisine: Asian, Middle Eastern
Ingredients: 4 to 4 1/4 cups (480g to 510g) King Arthur Unbleached All-Purpose Flour; 3/4 cup (170g) water lukewarm; 6 tablespoons (74g) vegetable oil; 3 tablespoons (63g) honey; 2 large eggs; 1 large egg yolk (white reserved for the topping); 1 1/2 teaspoons (9g) table salt; 4 teaspoons (12g) instant yeast; 1 large egg white (reserved from above) beaten with 1 tablespoon cold water; poppy seeds or sesame seeds for sprinkling; optional

Instructions

Prep:20minCook:30min

This deep-gold, light-textured bread is traditionally served on the Jewish Sabbath and other holidays. The dough is wonderfully smooth and supple, making it an ideal candidate for braiding. The simplest way to go is a three-strand braid; but feel free to try the slightly more complex four-strand braid, or even a six-strand braid, which makes a striking presentation. The inspiration for this recipe comes from Lora Brody, cookbook author, photographer, and long-time King Arthur friend. This recipe has been amended as of 3/16/21 — please see the details in “tips,” below.

Updated at: Mon, 25 Nov 2024 10:33:38 GMT