Modernist bread Challah bread

Unbalanced

% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Step 1

Mix water and yeast in mixer bowl and stir to dissolve

Step 2

Mix flour through salt until full gluten development

Step 3

Transfer dough to baking sheet with silicon mat and tightly cover with plastic wrap

Step 4

Let sit for 1.5 hours then transfer to refrigerator for 2 hours

Step 5

Split into strands 3:160g 4:120g 5:90g and let rest for 20 minutes in refrigerator

Step 6

Roll strands out to 18 inches and braid

Step 7

Brush with vegetable oil and let proof on parchment paper lined baking sheet for 1-2 hours

Step 8

Preheat oven to 375

Step 9

Brush with egg wash and bake at 375 for 12m

Step 10

Brush again with egg wash and cook for 3 min then vent oven for 10 more minutes